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Overview
About Quantitative Economics at University of Pittsburgh
Equipped with a masters in economics degree, MQE graduates are employed as financial analysts, data scientists, economic analysts, investment analysts, and quantitative traders, to name just a few job titles, working with companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, FedEx, Lincoln Financial Group, and Moody's Analytics and with investment banks, consulting companies, and government agencies.
The MQE is an intensive 8-month STEM-designated professional degree program that will equip students with skills in:- economic modeling and intuition
- data science and econometrics
- analytic storytelling, communications, and professionalism
Careers
With a Master's degree in Economics you will:
- Meet the employer's demand for well-rounded individuals who can bring economic insights and strategic thinking to data science.
- Attain employment as financial analysts, data scientists, economic analysts, investment analysts, policy analysts, and quantitative traders. You will work with companies such as Booz, Allen, Hamilton, FedEx, Hitachi Vantara, Moody's Analytics, and with investment banks, consulting companies, and government agencies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Individuals, Firms, and Markets
- Incentives and Information
- Global Economics and Finance
- Evidence-Based Analysis in Labor, Public and Health Economics
- Big Data and Forecasting in Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance View 709 other Masters in Economics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three, 150 word statements to provide the admissions committee with a holistic impression of your unique characteristics and challenges and your intellectual and professional goals.
- Two letters of recommendation with at least one being an academic reference.
- Unofficial Transcripts with demonstrated mastery in Calculus I and a basic understanding of Economics. Applicants should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above. Applicants with under a 2.75 GPA will not be considered.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90, with a minimum score of 22 in each section
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section
- Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110
Tuition Fee
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International
55164 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 55164 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
55164 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 55164 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time:
- LOCAL: $1,485 per credit
- NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,838 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
1148 - 1944 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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