Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis, Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate
The certificate program in applied econometrics and data analysis is designed to prepare students for the job market that emphasizes quantitative data skills. Job applicants with econometrics skills are in high demand in many occupations in business and government. In the business world, a few examples of areas in which those with econometrics training work are policy analysis, financial analysis, forecasting, market research, logistics, and quality control. Econometrics training is also useful for government jobs. Policymakers need hard evidence on which to base their decisions; data must be collected, analyzed, and presented in a convincing way. State and Federal Government departments, such as the Federal Reserve and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, regularly seek graduates with econometric and data skills.
Program Type
Graduate Certificate
Program Format
On Campus
Admissions Requirements
Graduate certificate programs are open to any graduate student at UWM working towards any master’s or doctoral degree.
The Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis certificate is earned alongside one of these degrees. The prerequisites for admission to this certificate program include having completed an undergraduate course in intermediate microeconomic theory, an undergraduate course in intermediate macroeconomic theory, one semester of statistics, and one semester of calculus.
Credits and Courses
To obtain the certificate, students must complete 16 credits in approved courses in applied econometrics and data sciences as listed below, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Courses for the certificate may not be taken on a credit/no credit basis.
Students currently enrolled at UWM who have fulfilled some of the program’s requirements prior to the program’s approval may have their credits applied retroactively to the certificate program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ECON 703 | Econometrics | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select four from the following: | 12 | |
| ECON 710 | Applied Econometrics | |
| ECON 734 | Foundation of Econometric Methods | |
| ECON 735 | Causal Inference and Panel Data Econometrics | |
| ECON 835 | Time Series and Financial Econometrics | |
| ECON 915 | Seminar: Econometric Methods: | |
| ECON 999 | Independent Work 1 | |
| ECON 310G | Introduction to Econometrics and Data Science | |
| ECON 411G | Economic Forecasting Methods | |
| ECON 413G | Statistics for Economists | |
| ECON 513G | Introduction to Econometrics | |
| ECON 751 | Labor Economics I | |
| ECON 752 | Labor Economics II | |
| ECON 905 | Seminar: Banking and Monetary Theory: | |
| BUS ADM 995 | Doctoral Seminar in Decision Sciences: | |
| MTHSTAT 566G | Computational Statistics | |
| MTHSTAT 766 | Computational Statistics | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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A maximum of 3 credits in ECON 999 can apply to the certificate.
Application to all graduate programs are completed through the UWM Graduate School. Please see their website for detailed information about the application process and contact them with questions.
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program, please review the application deadline chart for specific programs. Other important dates and deadlines can be found by using the One Stop calendars.
Eligibility and Admission
Students applying for the Certificate Program in International Human Resources and Labor Relations must hold a bachelor’s degree and must have earned a 2.75 GPA overall or must furnish substantial evidence of ability to succeed in graduate-level work. Students admitted to the Certificate will be expected to present at least three credits of prior work in microeconomics and three credits in statistics.
Application
- Students wishing to obtain this certificate must declare their intention by applying to the program office or director.
- All graduate certificate applicants—even those already enrolled in a UWM graduate program—must apply to the Graduate School.
- Graduate degree and previously admitted graduate non-degree students who decide to pursue a certificate program must submit the application before completing 6 credits in the certificate sequence.
- Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree and have a minimum 2.75 cumulative undergraduate grade point average to be admitted into a certificate program.