Applied Business Economics and Analysis Certificate

The purpose of the applied business economics and analysis graduate certificate is to assist professionals in government, business, economics, finance, and other analytical fields to expand their economic and analytical knowledge. The certificate is ideal for students interested in advancing their education but might not necessarily be ready to commit to completing a master's degree. It could serve as a first step to joining the master's program in applied economics. The certificate aligns with employer needs for an adaptable workforce through continuous professional development.

Program Related Information

Program Contact

Catherine Co, PhD, Graduate Program Chair and Advisor
402.554.2805
cco@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines 

Students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

  • Spring 2027: December 1
  • Summer 2027: April 15
  • Fall 2027: July 15

Other Requirements

  • Junior/senior GPA of at least 2.85 (on a 4.0 point scale)
  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
    • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
  • Students must have completed ECON 2200: Principles of Microeconomics, ECON 2220: Principles of Macroeconomics, and BSAD 2130: Business Statistics (or their equivalents). 

Degree Requirements

ECON 8200APPLIED MICROECONOMICS THEORY3
ECON 8306QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS3
ECON 8316BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING3
ECON 8300ECONOMETRICS3
Select three hours of electives approved by the graduate advisor during the advising process.3
ECONOMIC EDUCATION
MONEY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
APPLIED MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION
LABOR ECONOMICS
SPORTS ECONOMICS
NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BEHAVIORAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Total Credits15