ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must have:
- A college degree, preferably with a major or minor in economics
- Successfully completed college-level courses in:
- Calculus (sequence equivalent to MATH 124-126)
- Intermediate microeconomics (ECON 300 or the equivalent)
- Introductory probability and statistics with calculus (ECON 311/STAT 311, MATH 390/STAT 390 or Q SCI 381 or the equivalent)*
- Introductory econometrics focusing on linear regression analysis (ECON 482 or the equivalent)
Some knowledge of basic matrix algebra and experience with computer programming in Python and R are also recommended. We also recommend that you complete the free online Math for Machine Learning course offered by AWS Machine Learning University.
*If your statistics coursework is from five or more years ago, we encourage you to take another introductory statistics course before entering the program
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Credit Programs.
International Students
Because this offering is 100 percent online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system and web browser
- Open-source R with RStudio
- Anaconda distribution of Python
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset and webcam (recommended)
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.