Where Economics meets Data Science and Finance
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
95%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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Students had the opportunity to visit Wells Fargo Wealth Management as part of MQE’s Career Accelerator Program. Through the Career Accelerator Program, students gained valuable insights into the industry and received practical advice on breaking into this space.