Economics
Master of Arts
A Master of Arts in Economics from University of Detroit Mercy produces graduates capable of applied research and progression to doctoral programs. Grounded in a liberal arts foundation, this graduate degree provides students with a deeper knowledge of history, institutions and forces at work in the world economy. The flexibility of this program allows students to pursue or blend an applied concentration or a theoretical concentration providing a more practical orientation.
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A Master of Arts in Economics from Detroit Mercy prepares you for career advancement in the private sector, non-profit institutions, school systems, industry and financial institutions, as well as in various levels of government. Types of careers include business manager, economist, business analyst, economic analyst, consultant, policy advisor and economic advisor.
A Master of Arts in Economics from Detroit Mercy prepares you for career advancement in the private sector, non-profit institutions, school systems, industry and financial institutions, as well as in various levels of government. Types of careers include business manager, economist, business analyst, economic analyst, consultant, policy advisor and economic advisor.
Program Benefits
- Begin the program in fall, winter or summer.
- For full time students, the program can be completed in one year.
- The program is offered completely online or at Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus, with the online program being offered at a substantial savings.
- Small class sizes allow professors and students to interact for effective teaching and learning.
- No GRE/GMAT required.
Career Pathways
A Master of Arts degree in Economics, from Detroit Mercy prepares you for career advancement in the private sector, non-profit institutions, school systems, industry and financial institutions, as well as in various levels of government. Types of careers include business manager, economist, business analyst, economic analyst, consultant, policy advisor and economic advisor.
While you are a student will have:completing courses relevant to the world of economics, you will also have opportunities to work with expert financiers as instructors and research leads. Faculty areas of expertise include labor economics, health economics, network economics, banking, investment banking, international economics and political economy.
Course Tuition & Fees*
Students taking courses online realize a substantial cost savings. Please click here for the fee and tuition schedule for online programs.
*Note: Online only students are not eligible to take classes at the McNichols Campus. Students who elect their course of study at the McNichols campus are not eligible to take classes online at the discounted rate.
To learn more or request information, email: weglarzj@udmercy.edu.
Yu Peng Lin, Ph.D. teaches Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Money and Capital Markets, Macroeconomic Policies, and Econometrics. Lin's research and publications have dealt with employee compensation strategies, human resource management, and productivity. He has published three textbooks and many research articles appearing in academic journals such as Industrial Relations and British Journal of Industrial Relations. He is currently doing research in the area of top executive compensation in an international context, the relationship between managerial compensation and firm survival, and information asymmetry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) from Tunghai University, a Master of Science (Finance) from University of Colorado, and a Master of Arts and doctoral degrees (Economics) from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He joined the University in 2011
2023-24
To obtain a Master of Arts in Economics, a candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of required graduate-level economics courses. (A student completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics or Financial Economics from Detroit Mercy may not repeat an equivalent graduate course without the consent of the advisor or chairperson.)
Students will complete the following courses:
Required Courses (15 credits)
| ECN 5100 | Economic Analysis of Enterprises | 3 credits |
| ECN 5120 | Analysis of Economic Conditions | 3 credits |
| ECN 5150 | Quantitative Foundations of Economic Analysis | 3 credits |
| ECN 5400 | Financial Economics | 3 credits |
| ECN 5650 | Theory of International Trade | 3 credits |
Electives (15 credits)
Take five additional Economics electives* (15 credits)
OR
ECN 5990 Master's Thesis (6 credits) AND three economics program electives (9 credits)
*With the permission of the department chair, you can take one course in another discipline for career enhancement.
Admissions Criteria
Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Master of Arts in Economics program, an applicant must meet entrance requirements of Detroit Mercy. The applicant must also have completed a baccalaureate or advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. In certain cases, additional prerequisites may be required.
Degree Requirements
To obtain a Master of Arts in Economics, a candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of required graduate-level economics courses. (A student completing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics or Financial Economics from Detroit Mercy may not repeat an equivalent graduate course without the consent of the advisor or chairperson.)