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The First of Its Kind in the Philadelphia Region
Gain highly sought-after skills and increase your earning potential with Drexel University’s STEM-designated Master of Science in Economics and Data Science. Offered jointly by the LeBow College of Business — a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited business school — and Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), the interdisciplinary degree program is the first of its kind in the Philadelphia region, combining business, economics and data science at the graduate level to provide you with the skill sets that employers around the world seek. By learning from the expertise of our research-active faculty and using rigorous economic theory to inform data analysis, you’ll be equipped with the computational and problem-solving abilities to analyze data for business and policy decisions.
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Experience the Drexel Difference
Propelled by Drexel’s over 100-year history of industry-based education, the program takes an interdisciplinary, applied approach through experiential learning opportunities such as internships, consulting courses and residency courses. This approach can expand your professional network and build your foundational knowledge through real-world applications, providing you with the tools to drive business solutions.
Who Is This Degree For?
The MS in Economics and Data Science is best for recent graduates or professionals — based in the U.S. or abroad — looking to advance or switch their careers, or to enter doctoral programs with advanced data skills.
Ideal for those with bachelor’s degrees in economics, business, data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics or finance.
Perfect for those in consulting, analysis, finance, banking or government roles.
MS Economics and Data Science Curriculum
Choose from electives in several disciplines, such as business analytics, strategic financial management and machine learning for data science, which can be used toward a certificate in either data science or business. Courses are also available from Drexel’s Center for Public Policy, and students wishing to prepare for PhD programs may take courses in the Department of Mathematics.
Flexible Program Options
Offered on Drexel’s University City Campus in Philadelphia, our 45-credit MS in Economics and Data Science is available in both full-time and part-time options to fit your needs.
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Experiential Learning for Graduate Students
A practical, hands-on approach is embedded into graduate programs at Drexel, integrating experiential learning across all components of the student experience. Research-driven consulting projects, industry speakers, competitions and other engagements allow you to learn from leading companies.
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Career Outcomes and Student Support
In earning an MS in Economics and Data Science, you will possess a multidisciplinary skill set that will make you a sought-after professional with high earning potential. There are many professional and academic paths for you to explore.
Campus and Facilities
Drexel University’s campus is located in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, home to the city’s vibrant research and technology corridor. Being located in Philadelphia, and within a short distance of New York and Washington, D.C., means Drexel students have access to our industry partners and to a wealth of experience from leaders in a wide variety of fields.
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