MS Economics

I have looked at both the UND and GSU MSc in Applied Economics. Both programs seem comparable in content, cost, and accreditation. Any opinions as to which would be preferable on a resume?

 

As far as school reputation, UND has more reputation than GSU. It also the region as well. If you live anywhere besides Southeastern region...UND is the way to go. Here is my opinion, U of XXX sounds better than XXX State U.

 

You should really look at the reputation at the respective departments, but as a DL student in an Applied Economics program, what really matters to you is what the employers you want to target think about the,. HR departments, recruiters and headhunters are your best source for opinons on that.

 

I have looked into both of these programs myself. I don't really have any advice except to agree with the previous two posters. This type of degree seems like one that could look very good on a resume. But as it would entail a complete career change for me, I wasn't sure exactly how useful it would be for me, and what type of jobs it would qualify me for. What type of career are you hoping to pursue with it?

 

Unfortunately, financial pragmatism has taken over, necessitating a career upgrade. My BA was in Econ, so the MSc in Applied Econ is a good fit. I'm going to be looking for an upper management position in the collections industry with the MSc.

 

Wow, a definite career goal, concrete means of achieving it, a more-than-reasonable chance of ROI on the degree. You may be executive material indeed! I have to admit, upper management in a collections setting sounds challenging and stressful to me. But to each his/her own.

My one question would be, for a management position, would an MBA not be at least equally relevant? I would think the MBA coursework would be less demanding and perhaps more useful for a manager.

 

I've been in management before in frontline collections production, but when applying for an available analyst position I was denied for lack of formal training in financial analysis. This is one of those cases where the experience is there, but the academic credential is lacking. My management experience outweighs the MBA in this case.

 

After careful consideration and all of your inout, I have decided to go with UND. The next session starts in May. Wish me luck!

 

Good Luck!!!

 

Jcummings,

I have been searching for an online Econ Masters program for months, and have arrived at UND and GSU just like the others in this thread. I would be very interested in hearing about your experience with UND. Have you spoken with anyone at the program, alumni, current students, etc? I live in Orlando where the U of Central Florida has suspended their graduate econ program, thus, online may be necessary for me. If you would be willing to send a quick message about your experience thus far, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Scott

 

Hi
I too am looking for a masters in economics/finance. What are the good options available. I am open to international universities, as long as they are of decent repute/ are not degree mills.
Two things however are, my undergrad is not in economics or math or stats, secondly I am unsure of getting reco letters, as its been some time since I left college.

As I dint want to start another thread, on this topic, I just posted in it , to bump it up....

 

University of London International Programmes:
Distance learning - University of London - UoL - online education - Postgraduate

They offer masters programs in a number of economic/finance areas:
Agricultural Economics
Applied Environmental Economics
Banking
Finance and Financial Law
Financial Sector Management
Public Financial Management
Quantitative Finance

and I may have missed some on the lsit.

 

I have heard of UoL , however anyone I have ever known or seen, has done the UG programme, and no one has done PG. Further according to some who have done UoL prograame (UG) many dont recognise it as a valid degree except the constiutent colleges of UoL. Ill be glad if someone can share his UoL PG experience., rather anyone who has done or is doing a distance masters in economics .

Also as someone earlier on the thread said, that if one is willing to look outside US, there are good options.So I was hoping someone could suggest me things other than UoL.

 

UNISA

Unisa Online - College of Economic and Management Sciences

 

University of Oklahoma: MA in Economics
Graduate Degree Programs at The University of Oklahoma - College of Continuing Education

University of Strathclyde: MSc in Economic Management and Policy
Distance Learning MSc in Economic Management and Policy at the University of Strathclyde - Home

 

Sorry, but this is completely incorrect and makes little sense. When you say "many don't recognise it as a valid degree" are you referring to other universities, employers, individuals? In any case, it's wrong. The UoL's UG and PG degrees and diplomas are well-recognized, rigorous, and very tough to complete. If you're basing this on people you've talked to, then they don't know what they're talking about.

It is true, that doing the econ grad diploma does not make you an LSE student. The international program is careful to make this clear in their literature; however, they are equally clear that you will be examined to the same standards as internal students. Anyone who has completed their degrees would not argue with this idea. I have and I don't.

 

I'm with Tom. Any assertion that a UoL degree is not valid is absurd.

 

Its true that this doesnt make one LSE student. In any case, LSE doesnt provide the UoL external PG program. When I had talked to a few who had done the UG programme, they said that when they applied for Master's in some US univs (and I am talking about the good ones) they didnt approve of the degree. Further I have been told, that many companies, dont even consider the UoL external degree (here I am talking about economics, their LLM supposedly its extremely extremely well respected).

Strathclyde has closed their program, and UNISA doesnt provide PG qualification (diploma or degree) in economics.

Is it that econ programmes are really in shortage, because as it seems there are plenty of programmes in business, accountancy, It etc..


Tom, did you do the UG program or the PG, and was it in econ/finance. If yes, I am all ears to your experience with it (not only getting the degree, but afterwards in your work, interviews etc...)

 

I agree that being a student of UoL doesnt make on a student of LSE. In any case, LSE guides only the UG program at UoL.
What I meant to say was, with whomsoever I talked talked that quite a few universitties in US (and I am talking about the good ones here) dont consider Uol as valid degree. Also many firms (which require a degree in economics/finance ) dont recognise this degree.

Tom , you said that you have done a UoL degree. Did you do PG or UG degree, and was it in finance/eco? I would like to listen to your experience with the degree both during the program duration as well as afterwards in your job.interviews etc.

Also just in case someone elselike me comes in search of similar degree, UNISA may not offer masters in economics/finance via distance mode (as far as I understood the details on the website. I am still waiting for an official reply from them).Also Strathclyde no longer accepts new applicants to the MSc Emp program

 

Sorry but you're just plain wrong. UNISA offers both Masters and Doctoral degrees in Economics. Please read:

Unisa Online - Higher degrees