Blaze trails in economics with a master’s from ASU.

Earn a Master of Science in Economics (MS-Econ) from ASU. Emerge with a quantitative economics toolkit and perspective for economic decision-making — and unlock new opportunities across industries.

Define what’s next.

Designed to develop economic trailblazers, the MS-Econ from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business delivers analytical skills and knowledge for the new economy. This STEM-designated degree program is career-oriented and customizable, including flexible elective options, professional preparation, and applied learning experiences led by world-renowned faculty.

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Why choose W. P. Carey?

Annual job openings for workers with a master’s degree in economics is projected to grow by 24% between 2020 and 2032 (Lightcast). The Department of Economics at Arizona State University will prepare you to meet this demand, leveraging tools for data analysis, economic analysis of organizations, managerial decisions, and analysis of aggregate data and systems.

  • Data analyst
  • Econometric analyst
  • Economic consultant
  • Entrepreneurship and management roles
  • Policy analyst
  • Doctoral candidate

Program highlights

  • ASU ranked No. 1 in innovation for ten consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, ahead of MIT and Stanford
  • 9-month program
  • STEM-designated program
  • Connections to top hiring companies

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