Econometric and Data Analysis

Portland State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Portland State University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 65

Credit point

16 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 46,941 / year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2023

Econometric and Data Analysis

About

The Graduate Certificate in Econometric and Data Analysis is a pathway for professionals, economics graduate students, and post-baccalaureate students to sharpen their data analysis skills. Students get a solid foundation of theoretical training coupled with hands-on experience in STATA and R that are needed for empirical work. Both STATA and R are the most widely used statistical packages in economics, giving our students an edge in the job market.

Small classes with expert faculty are a feature of the certificate. Students will work closely with faculty to develop their STATA and R knowledge.

As the need for data collection grows, data analysis has become one of the most sought-after job skills. The certificate in Econometric and Data Analysis can open doors to jobs in:

economic analysis
business and policy consulting
financial research
policy evaluation

Come explore this certificate to find out how it can help you.

Econometric and Data Analysis Graduate Certificate: Why

Disciplines

College of Urban & Public Affairs

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts
Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

Career

Professionals who get this certificate will have enhanced skills in econometrics and data analysis. This will help them better understand how to do causal analysis with observational data and help them advance their careers. Graduate students with this certificate will have an edge on their competition in the job market because of their greater understanding of data analysis. Future job opportunities could include:

quantitative research-oriented positions for government agencies
investment banks
research institutes
international organizations

The certificate also prepares students for a Ph.D. in economics and related fields.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 46,941

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Complete the graduate application
Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
Submit evidence of English language proficiency
Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
- Personal essay or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
- Resume
- Writing samples
- Portfolio