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The MA Economics program, simply put, meets the highest standards of excellence. I was admitted to another top-ranked Economics master’s program as well, but their program just didn’t offer the personal attention, sense of community, exploration opportunities (research seminars, etc.), and warm climate that UT’s M.A. It is holding me in great benefit at Harvard where the skills I acquired at UT Austin keep me in constant advantage in all the courses I am taking in my doctoral program.” This program helped me achieve my long-cherished dream of learning Economics- and I must say this was one of the best learning experiences though the learning curve was steep. I am immensely thankful to MA program faculty and staff, who walked me through a new academic field with great understanding and hand-holding. This program has opened up so many opportunities. Studying economics as a complementary field to another area of expertise (law, political science, public health, statistics, energy, marketing, sociology, finance, etc.).Obtaining the background in economics and mathematics required to gain admission to a high-quality economics PhD program.Qualifying for jobs in the private or government sector that require greater expertise in economic, analytical, and statistical tools than provided by an undergraduate degree.The MA program is suitable for students with any of the following goals: The program’s STEM designation means that international students may receive a 24-month extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for employment within the U.S.There is no better city than Austin to live in while pursuing graduate studies.The University of Texas at Austin is ranked among the top 50 Best Global Universities internationally.You will have the opportunity to study and interact with the Department’s world-class faculty.An undergraduate degree in Economics is not required. A strong quantitative background, along with some exposure to economics courses, is expected.You can complete the MA Economics degree in as little as 10 months (July through May).Here are just a few reasons to pursue an MA degree at UT Austin:

Established in the 2013-14 academic year with an initial cohort of 40 students, the MA program is now one of the top ranked terminal Economics master’s degree programs in the U.S., at one of the top ranked universities internationally. The MA program offered by the Department of Economics is STEM-designated and offers a rigorous curriculum with quantitative training in economics.