Advanced Certificate in Applied Economics

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Offered through the Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo, the Advanced Certificate in Applied Economics allows graduate students to deepen their expertise in targeted economic areas while boosting their career potential. This 15-credit credential is open to students enrolled in MA, MS, PhD or other UB graduate programs.

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Why earn the certificate?

Through this certificate, you will:
  • Gain high-demand skills in quantitative analysis and critical thinking
  • Enhance your marketability for careers in consulting, finance, government, healthcare, tech, and more
  • Customize your academic path with specialized training in key economic sectors
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Program requirements

Total credit hours: 15 credit hours of approved coursework

Prerequisites: Some courses may require completion of prerequisites such as Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory or Econometrics I

Available to: Economic students or graduate students from other departments

Choose a specialized track: Choose between 6 different tracks, as listed below:

Financial

Prepare for careers on Wall Street, in corporate finance or policy.

International

Learn how to navigate global markets, trade and development.

Information Internet

Study the digital economy, e-commerce and information systems.

Health Services

Analyze the structure, finance, and policy of health care systems.

Urban Regional

Focus on the economics of cities, housing, transportation and development policy.

Law and Regulation

Explore the intersection of economics with legal policy and regulatory systems.

Internship in Applied Economics may count towards an Economics elective, but it requires approval from the MA program director.

Taking the next step

Interested in starting next semester?

Email ecoma@buffalo.edu to enroll