Why pursue an M.A. in Economics at UTSA?
The dynamics of economic and social changes in the last decade have brought new realities to such fundamental fields as economics. The resurgence of international and domestic political economy and an increased reliance on market forces in various facets of social and economic life have underlined the crucial role of economics in many decision-making processes. A wide range of employers in both public and private enterprises now recognize the significance of the ability to understand and apply fundamental economic trends and interrelations for challenging positions that require analysis and planning beyond routine procedures. The MA program in Economics at UTSA is an applied interdisciplinary program designed to provide students of diverse undergraduate training with a foundation to carry out advanced economic analysis with modern analytical and computational tools.
