MASTER OF ARTS ECONOMICS

A master's in economics will help you learn state-of-the-art quantitative methods and analytical tools to succeed in the world of economics

Participate in a unique master’s in economics program that continues to adapt and change based professional industry input, so that you will graduate with a competitive edge when seeking employment.

UTSA Master of Arts in Economics BrochureTrain in state-of-the-art quantitative methods and with applied analytical tools through courses in multiple programming and statistics, as well as econometrics.

The UTSA Master of Arts degree in Economics is a 33-credit hour graduate program, with three distinct concentrations.

Business Data Analysis and Forecasting: For public and private sector employment focusing on data analysis

Financial Economics: For students pursuing careers in the financial services industry

General Economics: For Ph.D. program preparation

In addition to our industry-focused applied curriculum, you will gain a strong foundation of economic theory. All students are required to take a common set of core courses that includes Microeconomics Theory, Macroeconomics Theory, Mathematical Economics and Econometrics and Business Forecasting.

Earn your Master of Arts in Economics degree from a top-ranked business school–the UTSA College of Business in San Antonio, Texas.

The UTSA College of Business transforms students from the curious and hopeful into confident and career-ready young professionals. We aim to be the best in class by focusing on educational programs that provide both applied business and technical skills in areas of high-workforce demand as well as professional and entrepreneurial skills that help students create value for their organization and integrate into the workforce. We are a community of scholars who advance the art and science of business through rigorous and relevant research that is published in outlets of distinction and translated for practice in the classroom.

With over 7,900 students, the college is one of the 40 largest business school in the nation and offers a comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level that expands the boundaries of a traditional business education.

UTSA was named the #1 ranked cyber security program in the country according to a national survey of certified information technology security professionals conducted by the Ponemon Institute.

Nationally ranked and recognized, the College of Business was named one of the Top 5 undergraduate business programs in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek. At the graduate level, the college was ranked the No. 10 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business.

The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This accreditation addresses curriculum issues, credentials of professors, student to teacher ratio issues and educational resources.

Mission Statement

The College of Business is dedicated to creating and sharing knowledge that enhances the translation of theory to practice. The college combines rigor with relevance and provides innovative solutions to global business challenges.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to transform our students from curious and hopeful learners into confident and career-ready young professionals. We aim to be the best in class by delivering educational programs that provide both applied business and technical skills in areas of high-workforce demand; investing heavily in professional skills that help students integrate into the workforce and create value as employees, future managers, and entrepreneurs; being responsive to the evolving marketplace and stakeholders needs; and by supporting a community of scholars who conduct rigorous and relevant research that inspires student learning, advances knowledge, and attracts industry partners.

Core Values

The College of Business encourages collegiality, mutual respect, collaboration, sense of shared vision, and entrepreneurial spirit.