Master in Informatics - Quantitative Economics

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For international and transfer students, Emporia State provides support services to ease integration and enhance academic success, including orientation programs, advising and opportunities for civic involvement. The university’s emphasis on community, practical experience and teaching excellence makes it a strong choice for students seeking a personalized education that leads to clear career pathways and meaningful local and regional impact.

The Master in Informatics - Quantitative Economics is a 36-credit hour graduate degree program for students who want to turn data into decision-making information. This master's degree takes one year to complete and is offered in English. The program helps students develop practical skills in data science and economic reasoning.

The curriculum focuses on transforming raw data into useful information, with courses that cover statistics, mathematics, and data analysis. Students learn to work with large datasets, write code, and analyze data to improve business decisions. The program also offers a hybrid setting where students can interact online or attend on-campus classes.

Graduates of this program can work as Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Developers, Quantitative Economists, Data Scientists, or Operations Research Analysts. They can find jobs in various industries, including military, business, not-for-profit, and public sectors. The program prepares students to work with messy datasets and make informed decisions.