Economic Data Analytics, Certificate (0491)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/economics/
Interim Program Coordinator
Dr. Christopher Biolsi, christopher.biolsi@wku.edu
This graduate certificate will help prepare professionals for jobs in both public and private sector. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in quantitative economics disciplines including applied economic statistics, econometrics and time series forecasting, as well as data management skills.
Program Admission
Admission to the certificate does not require or include admission to the MA in Applied Economics program. Applicants are required to have completed an introductory statistics course prior to enrolling in the certificate program.
Graduate Studies Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.
Program Requirements (12 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON 465G | Regression and Econometric Analysis 1 | 3 |
| ECON 506 | Applied Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ECON 594 | Forecasting | 3 |
| ECON 464G | Introduction to Mathematical Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 507 | Data Methods in Economics | |
| or ECON 596 | Applied Economics Project | |
| or ECON 598 | Independent Study Economics | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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If a student completed ECON 465 as an undergraduate at WKU or an equivalent course from another institution, he/she must enroll in an additional elective course above or in one of the courses currently approved for MA Applied Economics degree program.