Western Kentucky University Department of Economics Master of Arts in Applied Economics.

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Western Kentucky University Department of Economics Master of Arts in Applied Economics

Mission To provide students from a broad collection of arts and sciences majors a graduate degree that enhances their employment prospects, especially in “analysts” positions requiring strong analytical skills, technical knowledge, and communication abilities

Sampling of “Analyst” Employment Opportunities (M.A. in Econ required or preferred) JP Morgan – Fraud Analyst Deloitte – Travel Analyst Abbott Labs – Market Research Analyst American Cancer Society – Policy Analyst Countrywide Loans – Pricing Analyst Center on Budget and Policy – Policy Analyst USF&G – Risk Analyst Fruit of the Loom – Market Analyst/Forecaster U.S. Census Bureau Internal Revenue Service Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Economic Analysis SEC U.S. Treasury Health & Human Services U.S. Military HUD USDA State Departments & Cabinets –Statisticians; Policy Analysts; Auditors; Contracts; Purchasing (see usajobs.gov)

KEY PROGRAM FEATURES One year to graduation Emphasis on applied analytical, technical, and communication Wide range of post-graduation employment opportunities in a variety of "analyst" positions

Admission Requirements 2.75 or higher undergrad GPA Minimum GRE score of 900 Econ 202, 203, and 206 –Pre-semester workshop(s) required in no Econ 302, 303, or 306