• MSc in Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered as a 2-years program by the Economics Department.
  • This university is ranked #28 in National Universities by US News 2021
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The graduate program in the Department of Economics prepares students for teaching and research careers in the fields of econometrics, financial econometrics, health economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labor economics, microeconomic theory, quantitative macroeconomics.
  • During the first year of the program, students concentrate on the core areas of econometrics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics. Later, each student chooses a field of specialization.
  • The department's objective is to provide students both with broad training in economics and econometrics and in a chosen field of specialization.
  • A number of students supplement their study in economics at UNC-Chapel Hill with work in finance, statistics, mathematics, biostatistics, urban and regional studies, computer science, and operations research, along with courses at Duke University and North Carolina State University.
  • Strong offerings in these and other related areas enhance the overall graduate training offered to students.
  • The MSc program consists of 30 credits.