COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master’s in Economics at the University of North Texas is designed to provide students with strong analytical training and a deep understanding of economic theory and applied policy, preparing them for both professional careers and advanced academic study. The faculty in the department are distinguished researchers who publish in leading academic journals while also being highly regarded educators, having received some of the most prestigious teaching awards in the field. Students benefit from strong career support services, including a dedicated job placement officer who works closely with employers in the Dallas–Fort Worth region and beyond, offering assistance with job search strategies, résumé preparation, interview skills, and maintaining an up-to-date database of employment opportunities. The department also includes specialized research and outreach centers such as the Center for Economic Education, which focuses on teacher training, instructional material development, and research in economics education; the Center for Environmental Economic Studies and Research, which promotes environmental economics research and related policy studies; and the Economics Research Group, which conducts applied economic analysis, forecasting, and policy research for businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations. The program places a strong emphasis on quantitative training, offering more econometrics courses than many top Ph.D. economics programs, helping students build advanced statistical and analytical skills. Career outcomes for graduates are strong, with alumni working in major organizations such as banks, insurance companies, federal agencies, financial institutions, and technology firms, including companies like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citibank, AT&T, Verizon, Fidelity Investments, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The curriculum includes advanced coursework in econometrics, energy economics, industrial organization and public policy, law and economics, urban economics, and mathematical economics, ensuring that students develop both theoretical depth and practical analytical skills applicable across a wide range of industries.