COURSE CURRICULUM

The MS in Economics and Quantitative Analysis at DePaul University is designed to build strong analytical expertise that employers trust, preparing students to move beyond simply interpreting data to actively driving strategy and decision-making. The program develops key skills in econometrics and modeling, enabling students to estimate outcomes, evaluate policies, and forecast market changes using advanced quantitative methods. Students also gain experience in forecasting and scenario planning through time series analysis and simulation techniques that help organizations make informed long-term decisions. In addition, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on programming in R and Stata, allowing students to transform raw data into meaningful insights and clear analytical narratives. A consulting-focused capstone project gives students the opportunity to solve real business and government problems using live data and strategic modeling approaches, while also producing job-ready deliverables such as original empirical research and professional consulting reports. Graduates leave the program prepared for careers in fields such as consulting, finance, healthcare, insurance, technology, government, public policy, nonprofit work, and international development. They are also qualified for roles including business or economic analyst, strategy consultant, data scientist, policy advisor, and research analyst, with the ability to influence decisions and provide data-driven solutions across industries.