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 “The economics program taught me mathematical and economic reasoning, skills that are critical for success in a finance Ph.D. program. I enjoyed the part of economics that dealt with the distribution of wealth. It’s, thus, no surprise that I ended up in finance, a branch of economics that studies the allocation of investable capital.”

 “Data is the future. With a focus in economic analysis, the KSU MA in Economics program provided me with the right knowledge and skills for the current job market. As a Director of Analytics at a Fortune 100 company, the ability to analyze, model, and make sense of real world data is critical to moving the business forward. I also oversee the hiring and capabilities of our analytics team. While it is a growth market, having a graduate degree really helps job applicants stand out in the candidate pool. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone considering that next step in their education.”

 “What I like most about Economics is the fact that everything does not have a straightforward answer. Although there are formulas, much of the time is spent on the how, what, and why of solving a problem. That’s what sets econ majors apart from those who rely solely on formulas/outcomes to tell the bigger story.”

“Economics can answer virtually any question from how to optimally attract foreign direct investment to how to design a well-functioning health-care system. Many econometric and theoretical tools are at the economists’ disposal to answer these questions. These tools keep evolving allowing economists to find more precise answers, which means that, as an economist, you never stop learning.”

“Economics teaches the discipline of analysis: how to work with data and models, how to be objective and recognize bias, and how to take complex information and express it in ways that are simple and relevant. Analytic capability and data literacy are not only indispensable for my job in Enterprise Analytics but are some of the most sought-after skills for new hires in all industries & roles. In general I’ve found that people automatically have a high level of respect and reverence for someone with an economics background, even if they love to tell economist jokes.”

 “The M.A.E program at ������ opened many opportunities for me within the business analytics field. Furthermore, the program equipped me with knowledge of various analytical methods to better tell the story of data.”

“KSU is and will always be my first - warm and sweet - home in the U.S. I had a wonderful journal in Kent - not only learning analytical knowledge and skills from the Econ MA program, but also finding out my own interests, strength, and purpose of life. Every professor and staff were incredibly welcoming, encouraging, and interesting. They had profound influences on me. The early-mid 20s is an important phase of life: re-shaping values, establishing independence, exploring possibilities of adulthood. I am so glad I chose KSU. Go Flashes!”