Master of Science - MS in Economics - Thesis Troy University

Every warrior has his or her own strengths, and if yours are critical thinking, mathematical skills and statistical analysis, a career in the ever-changing world of economics could be perfect for you. At TROY, leap into the next phase of your education by becoming part of our Master of Economics program where you’ll put your natural gifts to use. Conquer your next academic milestone as a member of one of the only programs in the Southeast designed to help prepare students interested in continuing their pursuit of a Ph.D. in economics. Come work in class with internationally renowned economists who are excited to share their knowledge and real-life experiences with you while your understanding of your chosen field continues to grow. As a student within TROY’s Master of Economics program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from a faculty featuring the academic talents of experts trained in the areas of Austrian economics, public choice economics and constitutional economics. Whether you take the program’s thesis or non-thesis route, by making the most of what TROY has to offer, you’ll graduate with an advanced knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Get ready to leap into a rewarding career or enter a Ph.D. program with the ability to conduct in-depth research as you implement your newly honed skills to communicate the findings of your economics research as well as the work of others. The academic development you’ll experience at TROY will help you present yourself as a learned and professional economist to others who have also achieved the same level of analytical and communicative expertise. A master’s degree in economics will allow you to find a rewarding career in a wide array of jobs. Many economists find themselves employed by the Federal Reserve System as well as other federal, state and local government agencies.

Troy University is a comprehensive public university located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was founded in 1887 as Troy State Normal School and has since evolved into a prominent institution of higher learning in the state of Alabama. The university now operates four campuses in Alabama: the main campus in Troy, as well as satellite campuses in Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City. Troy University also offers a robust online learning program, making it accessible to students around the world.

Troy University is known for its diverse student body, with students from over 70 countries attending the institution. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including business, education, arts and sciences, health and human services, communication, and fine arts, among others. The school's athletic teams, known as the Trojans, compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

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