Where Economics meets Data Science and Finance

Applications for Fall 2025 are OPEN!

Our top-ranked, STEM-designated graduate degree program unites a global community of students, scholars, and industry leaders committed to leveraging data science, finance, and economics to address society’s greatest challenges. Apply here!

UCLA Ranked No. 1 Public University
UCLA tops all public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings

90%

of UCLA’s MQE graduates secure post-MQE plans and are employed across a range of fields within six months of completing the program.

Become Part of a Global Community

Learn from internationally recognized Nobel Laureates, policy leaders, and business executives, and engage with MQE faculty and students from more than 30 countries.

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Choose Your Focus

Complete your degree MQE on your terms — in 9 to 18 months — with a wide range of courses in data science, machine learning, financial modeling, forecasting and economics.

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Accelerate Your Career

Tap into MQE’s worldwide network of top-ranked financial institutions, consulting firms, government agencies, tech companies and global businesses to advance your career.

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Solve Business Problems

Through our Applied Business Projects, you can leverage the skills gained in the MQE program to solve business problems faced by corporations of all sizes.

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Be inspired, enlightened and informed

Learn directly from some of the most notable and influential economic leaders in the world through our Distinguished Speaker Series.

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“UCLA’s MQE program stands out because it teaches the skills needed for success today and in the future. While searching for a master’s program, I wanted to find a school where I could improve my quantitative skills and learn how to do research. MQE was the clear choice because of their emphasis on providing the mindset and skillset to succeed.”

– Steven Spear Jr.
MQE ‘2024

News and Upcoming Events

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Attend an Info Session!
Fall 2024

Join us for an upcoming info session. Learn more about MQE program requirements, curriculum, and our distinguished faculty. Whether you’re considering a career in data analytics, consulting, or finance, you’ll discover how the MQE program can help you achieve your career goals.

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Learn Why MQE is Right for You
Oct 2024

Hear from current students and alumni on why they chose MQE. Whether you’re looking to start your career, pivot to a new industry, or gain new skills to bring to your current employer, MQE can align with your professional aspirations!

Check out our new MQE Employer Brochure
Winter 2024

Looking to recruit talent from the UCLA MQE program? Review our new MQE Employer Brochure to learn more about our student community and tips to build a recruitment pipeline!