Put Economic Theory into Practice with the MBA in Economics
Global markets and local economies. Public policy and consumer behavior. Pricing indices and purchasing power. When you're making strategic business decisions, you need to understand how all of these economic elements work. The Master of Business Administration in Economics at Southern New Hampshire University will help you develop the big-picture view you need to connect the dots between enterprise success and the world's financial realities.
SNHU's MBA program is one of the most affordable MBAs in the nation and can be completed in just over a year. With courses offered on campus and online, this program blends the best of both worlds by bringing together the convenience of online with the advantages of a physical campus. The coursework by design is readily applicable to your real-world challenges. By tying a thorough understanding of micro- and macroeconomics to business, marketing and finance, you'll learn to analyze data and identify the questions that need to be asked in the decision-making process.
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See Yourself Succeed in Economics
Southern New Hampshire University, founded in 1932, has an over 80-year history of graduating successful business professionals. Taught by financial and data analysis experts, SNHU's MBA in Economics program expands on a traditional business education with insight from economic theory and how it impacts corporate decision-making. The program combines research and real-world case studies with best practices for a focused examination of:
- Managerial economics
- Mathematics and statistics for economics
- Micro- and macro-economics theory and analysis
As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MBA in Economics at SNHU include:
- Affordability. SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire, and students who qualify could receive up to $20,000 in grants and scholarships. (This scholarship amount is only for students who do not need a visa to study in the U.S.)
- Efficiency. Complete your master's program in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term.
- Convenience and flexibility. Attend class when and where it's convenient for you - online or on location - and move at your own pace. We understand there are reasons to take more or fewer classes during any given, 10-week term.
- Accreditation. Programs are accredited by multiple governing agencies, including the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
- Academic heritage. Southern New Hampshire University was established in 1932 and has been offering an MBA program for more than 40 years, graduating thousands of successful business professionals.
- Easy application. No GMAT or GRE required for admission.
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.
- Networking. Seek tips and career opportunities from a nationwide network that includes thousands of successful alumni within such companies as Liberty Mutual Insurance, Fidelity Investments, U.S. Departments of Defense and Armed Forces, State Street Corporation, IBM, AT&T, General Dynamics, Verizon, United Healthcare, Boston Scientific, Pfizer, Oracle and more.
- Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff committed to your success.
Admission Requirements
Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms. You can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. To apply, simply contact an admission counselor, who can help you explore financial options. Your counselor can also walk you through the application process, which involves completing a graduate application ($40 fee) and providing undergraduate transcripts.
Career Outlook
Employees with a master's degree earn 18% more on average than those with only a bachelor's degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They are also significantly less likely to be unemployed.
There is a high demand for business leaders who understand how local, national and international economies and public policy interact and influence businesses. Through 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment opportunities for financial analysts are projected to grow by 23%, and pricing analyst positions will grow by close to 27%. Market research analyst jobs will increase by 41%. Demand for executives will rise by 8%.
The MBA in Economics program applies a big-picture viewpoint to universal business skills, preparing you for a broad range of positions, including:
- Financial analyst
- Management consultant
- Economic forecaster
- Market research consultant
- Pricing analyst
- Global management
- Entrepreneur/small business owner
Economics MBA graduates will find relevant management and data analysis opportunities across private and public sectors, particularly in:
- Banking
- Consulting
- Finance
- Government
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Marketing and communications
- Retailing
- Transportation
- Utilities
Curriculum
SNHU's Economics MBA program is built around a traditional MBA curriculum. Nine core courses provide a solid foundation in such areas as managerial accounting, information technology and quantitative analysis for decision-making. Concentration courses expand on your business education, examining managerial economics, mathematics and statistics and micro- and macroeconomics. You'll explore forecasting, modeling, econometrics and decision-making, applying theories to real-world scenarios.
Graduate Tuition
Earning your master’s is a smart choice to advance your career, and investing in an affordable program increases your ROI. We keep our costs low to remove barriers between you and your goals.
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University Accreditation
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges as well as several other accrediting bodies. More...
This program is accredited by both NEASC and ACBSP. Consumer information is available on the College Navigator.