Economics

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.0601

The Master of Arts in Economics program prepares the student for a career as a professional in economics, finance, business or government or for further graduate work in the field of economics or finance. Prior degree work in economics is not required.

Credits

30 credits

Program Pathways

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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My LER

Economics

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.0601

Credits

30 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningCoordinationInstructingMathematicsLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessScienceManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEconomics and AccountingLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityPsychologyAdministrativeSociology and AnthropologyBuilding and ConstructionMechanicalBiology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, p
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleanin
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Write grant proposals.
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, ma
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and priv
Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice al
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agricultur
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying
Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, service
Construct and manage economic datasets.
Present research at seminars and conferences.
Review documents written by others, such as referee reports.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGeographic information systemOffice suite softwareComputer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCompliance softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareWord processing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareExpert system softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwareContent workflow software

Tools

Bunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentTablet computersTranscription equipmentLaser printers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupportRecognition

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