Accelerated Master of Science in Quantitative Economics
An Accelerated Path for Current UConn Students
About the Program
Maximize your UConn degree by earning your Master of Science in Quantitative Economics in just one additional year.
Designed exclusively for current UConn undergraduates on the Storrs and Stamford campuses, our accelerated track allows you to earn up to 12 graduate-level credits toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees simultaneously. This STEM-designated pathway helps you earn a graduate degree sooner, lower your total tuition costs, and gain advanced Python, R, and econometric modeling skills that top employers seek.
You can move directly from your undergraduate studies into the MSQE program and graduate ready for careers in data-driven industries without taking time off between degrees.
Course Plans
UConn undergraduates interested in the Accelerated 4+1 MSQE have flexible options to begin graduate study while completing their bachelor’s degree. Learn more about our courses.
Many students take three to four MSQE elective courses as undergraduates, helping them transition smoothly into the master’s program. By starting early, you can save time, reduce overall tuition costs, and build advanced skills before finishing your undergraduate degree.
Because students enter the accelerated track at different stages in their undergraduate studies, your course plan will be customized with your advisor based on your goals. If you’re unsure how to begin, contact MSQE faculty advisor Min Seong Kim at min_seong.kim@uconn.edu.
Co-Taught Courses
Some undergraduate and graduate courses are co-taught, meaning both groups learn the same core material together. Graduate students complete additional assignments and advanced projects. If approved for the accelerated pathway, you may take the graduate version of certain courses and apply those credits toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Co-taught course pairings include:
- ECON 2211Q is taught with ECON 5201
- ECON 2212Q is taught with ECON 5202
- ECON 2311Q is taught with ECON 5311
- ECON 2312Q is taught with ECON 5312
Sample Course Sequence
This course sequence is only a guide and reflects just one possible track in the accelerated 4+1 program. Faculty and academic advisors can customize a course sequence that's right for you based on your learning style and current plan of study.
Year One (Undergraduate)
Fall Semester (15 credits)
- ENGL 1007 (4 credits)
- MATH 1131Q (4 credits)
- ECON 1201 or 1202 (3 credits)
- CA 1 Gen Ed – Arts (3 credits)
- UNIV 1800 First-Year Experience (1 credit)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
- ECON 1201 or 1202 (3 credits)
- MATH 1132Q (4 credits)
- CA 1 Gen Ed – Literature (3 credits)
- CA 2 Gen Ed (3 credits)
- CA 3 Gen Ed – Non-Lab (3 credits)
Year Two (Undergraduate)
Fall Semester (16 credits)
- ECON 2211Q (3 credits, co-taught with MSQE 5201)
- MATH 2000+ (3 credits)
- CA 1 Gen Ed – History (3 credits)
- CA 3 Lab (4 credits)
- CA 4 Gen Ed (3 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
- ECON 2212Q (3 credits)
- (Co-taught with MSQE 5202)
- ECON 2000+ (3 credits)
- CA 1 Gen Ed – Philosophy (3 credits)
- CA 3 Lab (4 credits)
- CA 4 Gen Ed – International (3 credits)
Year Three (Undergraduate)
Fall Semester (15 credits)
- ECON 2311Q (3 credits, co-taught with MSQE 5311)
- ECON 2000+ (3 credits)
- Related Course (3 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
- E Gen Ed (3 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
- ECON 2312Q (3 credits, co-taught with MSQE 5312)
- ECON 2000+ (3 credits)
- Related Course (3 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
- Second Writing (W) Gen Ed (3 credits)
Year Four (Undergraduate)
Fall Semester (14 credits)
- ECON 2500W (1 credit)
- Related Course (3 credits)
- ECON 5321 – Programming and Computation with R for Economists (3 credits)
- MSQE Elective (3 credits) (ECON 5322 recommended)
- Elective (3 credits)
- Elective (1 credit)
Spring Semester (13 credits)
- Elective 2000+ (3 credits)
- MSQE Elective (3 credits)
- Elective 2000+ (3 credits)
- Elective (1 credit)
- Elective (3 credits)
Total Undergraduate Credits: 120
Year Five (Graduate)
Fall Semester (14 credits)
- ECON 5201 – Microeconomics (3 credits)
- ECON 5202 – Macroeconomics (3 credits)
- ECON 5301 – Mathematical Economics (3 credits)
- ECON 5311 – Applied Econometrics I (3 credits)
- ECON 5501 – Writing and Communication for Economics and Business I (2 credits)
Spring Semester (11 credits)
- ECON 5312 – Applied Econometrics II (3 credits)
- ECON 5318 – Panel Data Econometrics (3 credits)
- ECON 5317 – Machine Learning for Economists (3 credits)
- ECON 5502 – Writing and Communication for Economics and Business II (2 credits)
Total MSQE Credits: 34
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
All Tracks, Storrs & Stamford
Preferred Admission: June 1
Deadline: July 29
Spring Semester
Accelerated 4+1 Track, Storrs & Stamford
Deadline: December 1
Applying early is strongly recommended to avoid last-minute processing delays.
The MSQE program does not offer graduate assistantships at this time.