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The Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) is a program preparing students for both a professional career as an economist and for admission in a top PhD program. Graduate education in Economics aims at the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills that are essential for both a professional and an academic economist.
in Economics
The Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) is a program preparing students for both a professional career as an economist and for admission in a top PhD program. Graduate education in Economics aims at the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills that are essential for both a professional and an academic economist.
Learning Outcomes
The program equips students with:
- A solid foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for economic modeling and data analysis.
- The ability to interpret economic data and conduct evidence-based policy analysis.
- Advanced research skills developed through independent academic work under faculty supervision.
Course description
FOUR STUDY OPTIONS:
- Academic
- Quantitative Finance
- Empirical Economics & Data Analytics
- Economic Policy
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Mathematics and Statistics
Econometrics
Advanced Econometrics
Three study-option required core
courses
Macroeconomics
Mathematics and Statistics
Econometrics
Advanced Econometrics
Three study-option required core
courses
Empirical Finance
Corporate Finance and Governance
Programming for Economists
Industrial Organization
Empirical Industrial Organization
Economic Simulation Modeling
Microeconomic Theory II
Advanced Macroeconomics
Mathematical Economics
Quantitative Macroeconomics
The Economics of Financial
Markets
Introduction to Big Data Analytics
Topics in Macroeconomic Theory
Structural Methods in Market
Design
Students must complete and submit an approved team project under the guidance of a faculty advisor, followed by an oral defense. Completion of the team project involves data collection and analysis, structuring the explanation of the analysis, and providing and defending a specific recommendation to address a clearly defined research problem.
Contact us:
Zhanna Kapsalyamova, PhD
Director of MA in Economics
zhanna.kapsalyamova@nu.edu.kz
zhanna.kapsalyamova@nu.edu.kz
NU Call-center
+7 (7172) 64 25 84