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Master’s in Applied Economics Fall Cohort: Diversity and Experience Applied

November 17, 2020
The Master's in Applied Economics Fall Cohort at Boston College is diverse in both professional and real-world experience.
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The Economic Impact of an Outbreak: Webinar Update

October 19, 2020
BC's MS in Applied Economics program convened with four prominent economists and faculty members to discuss the global economic impact of COVID-19.
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Data Analytics in Cancer: The Fight Against Breast Cancer

October 15, 2020
Data analytics in cancer research has become an important tool in the fight for survival in breast cancer patients.
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Why Get a Second Master’s Degree in Economics? 

July 1, 2020
Getting a second master's degree is becoming a more common practice. Read here about the advantages a second master’s can provide.
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BC Marketing Analytics Students Partner with UNICEF 

June 24, 2020
Graduate Econ students from Boston College partnered with UNICEF Italy to practice what they’ve learned while helping UNICEF evaluate marketing decisions.
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Benefits of Experiential Learning in Online Courses

May 29, 2020
The Boston College MSAE program uses experiential learning through industry partnerships to give graduates the edge they need in the job marketplace.
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What Does a Market Researcher Do? 

May 26, 2020
What does a market researcher do? They are responsible for preparing the groundwork for major decisions within a company. Start here with an econ degree.
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The Impact of the Raytheon Merger on the Boston Economy

August 8, 2019
Raytheon & United Technologies are merging and moving to Boston, creating opportunities for STEM professionals and graduates ready for data analytics jobs.
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Team Building Skills for Data Professionals

July 25, 2019
Soft skills such as team building for data professionals are taught at the best graduate economics programs. Read more here.
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The Rising Demand for Healthcare Economists

May 10, 2019
The demand for healthcare economists is growing as the healthcare industry in general expands. Learn more about how an economics degree can prepare you.