MS in International Economics and Finance

The Master of Science in International Economics and Finance (IEF) provides students with theoretical and analytical training in the economic, financial, cultural, and managerial aspects of global business and commerce. This 36-credit program is designed for international and U.S. students seeking to develop skills to effectively recommend strategies and policies to upper management operating in a complex global business environment. The program, which can be completed in 18 months of full-time course work, requires study in the areas of economics, finance, statistics, and global economic issues. Graduates of this degree program will be well-positioned to work in the profit, non-profit, and government sectors.

Economic analysts are employed to perform a wide range of duties for their respective employers:

Establish or recommend to management economic strategies, objectives, and policies for the organization. Contribute to the decision-making process and accomplishment of tactical plans of the institution by counseling and advising on financial and business matters. Perform economic and statistical analyses on proposed projects or for policy recommendations. Evaluate operations on a systematic basis.

Valparaiso University is a top-ranked university offering over 15 graduate programs and attracting students from around the world. Focusing on developing professional careers, our mission at Valpo is to create leaders that serve their communities to create a better world. Each of our programs addresses the skills you need to become a leader while stressing the importance of serving others to create a better world. You might choose an MBA from our AACSB-accredited business programs.

Our business school is in the top 5% of business schools in the world and has a focus on sustainability and ethical practice helping leaders “Do Well by Doing Good.” Our information technology program is STEM certified and opens the door to extended OPT and CPT opportunities in the U.S., preparing graduates to work in business and industry around the world. With a focus on epidemiology, our graduate program in Public Health prepares students to address needs in developing and developed nations.

Our Masters in International Economics is a leader in preparing graduates to work in a variety of private and governmental settings. Popular programs in the College of Health Professions include the Masters of Nursing, focusing on training nurse educators to develop practitioners that can educate the next generation of nurses, and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

In the College of Arts and Sciences students complete degrees in sports administration, digital and sports media, data analytics and modeling, and more! Located just 1 hour from Chicago, Valparaiso University is a small school that offers personalized services with access to one of the largest cities in the country. Join the growing list of Valparaiso University graduates from over 40 countries and create the future that you want for yourself.