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  Career Options

  Careers in the financial economics area have become increasingly sophisticated in both the private and public sectors and government institutions. A Master of Arts in Financial Economics prepares students to meet the more demanding career challenges in the increasingly complex financial institutions of a global economy comprised of central banks and agencies, commercial and investment banks and research organizations. The degree also provides preparation for careers in law, government, business and finance as well as a well-rounded foundation for doctoral studies in economics and financial economics.

  Given the ever-evolving needs of financial institutions with complex products and processes, there is a growing job market in the field of financial economics. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, "employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 11% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. A growing range of financial products and the need for in-depth knowledge of geographic regions are expected to lead to strong employment growth."

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  Course Delivery

  To provide greater convenience and flexibility, courses are available in different delivery options:

  • traditional day and evening in-classroom format at the McNichols Campus
  • completely online program**

  Note: Students who take courses across delivery options may be charged tuition at the highest rate.

  Program curriculum adheres to University of É«×ۺϾþà Mercy's standards of academic integrity and intellectual merit.

  **Where is this online program available?
  University of É«×ۺϾþà Mercy welcomes online students from around the world. If you are English-fluent, and you have a reliable internet connection, you can enroll in our online programs.

  As a potential student, it is your responsibility to confirm our program meets specific licensure requirements in your state or location of residence. Health professions applicants should contact the applicable licensing board.

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  Admission Requirements

  Prerequisites and Admission Requirements

  In order to be admitted to the Master of Arts in Financial Economics program, an applicant must meet entrance requirements of É«×ۺϾþà Mercy. The applicant must also have completed a baccalaureate or advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. In certain cases, additional prerequisites may be required.

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  Degree Requirements

  To obtain a Master of Arts in Financial Economics, the candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 30-credit-hours of required graduate-level economics courses. (A student completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics or Financial Economics from É«×ۺϾþà Mercy may not repeat an equivalent graduate course without the consent of the advisor or chairperson.)

  Curriculum

  Required Courses (24 credits):

  • ECN 5100 Economic Analysis of Enterprises (3 credits)
  • ECN 5120 Analysis of Economic Conditions (3 credits)
  • ECN 5150 Quantitative Foundations of Economic Analysis (3 credits)
  • ECN 5400 Financial Economics (3 credits)
  • ECN 5460 Money and Capital Markets (3 credits)
  • ECN 5640 Financial Economics II (3 credits)
  • ECN 5660 International Monetary Analysis (3 credits)
  • ECN 5850 Seminar in Monetary and Fiscal Policy (3 credits)

  Elective Courses (6 credits):

  Two additional economics electives from the following:

  • ECN 5200 Economic Policy (3 credits)
  • ECN 5300 Economic Ideas in Perspective (3 credits)
  • ECN 5350 Comparative Economic Systems (3 credits)
  • ECN 5450 Economics of the Public Sector (3 credits)
  • ECN 5650 Theory of International Trade (3 credits)
  • ECN 5700 Economic Development (3 credits)
  • ECN 5800 Introduction to Econometrics (3 credits)
  • ECN 5810 Advanced Money and Capital Markets (3 credits)
  • ECN 5950 Individual Readings and Research (3 credits)
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  Applied Data Analytics – New Program

  From e-commerce, to business, to government, to health care, organizations are turning to data science to understand their customers, improve efficiency and deliver targeted results. É«×ۺϾþà Mercy's Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics Program is a new 30-credit-hour-program that is designed to uniquely position graduates as employment ready in a growing and versatile field.

  Visit the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics page for more information.

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  Faculty

  University of É«×ۺϾþà Mercy's Department of Economics faculty have significant academic as well as practical experiences in the world of finance, economics, and business. Specific areas of expertise include international and development economics, financial institutions, public policy, and economic theory.