MA in Economics Central Michigan University

Program Description

A STEM master's degree in economics from Central Michigan University is a stepping-stone to a the doctoral program of your choice. Lay the groundwork here for a career in business, academia or government. master's in economics is a necessary step for many careers in the field. Whether you pursue doctoral work or a job after graduating, CMU will give you the quantitative and data analysis skills you'll need to thrive. At CMU, you'll work closely with faculty as you learn to conduct independent research. That collaboration is the hallmark of CMU's graduate program in economics. Many students co-author papers with faculty, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. That provides invaluable experience developing research skills and navigating the publication process. CMU's economics program is very much international. About two-thirds of your colleagues will come from foreign countries. In the past, students have hailed from China, Romania, Ghana, India and elsewhere.

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