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!
94%
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
News and Upcoming Events
Congratulations to the UCLA MQE Class of 2025 – 2026! We are incredibly proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished throughout their time in the program. We wish them continued success as they embark on the next chapter of their careers and look forward to seeing the impact they make in their industries and communities.
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Stand out in a data-driven world with a UCLA MQE degree – combining economics, finance, and business with a strong AI and quantitative focus. Blending theory with real-world application, MQE prepares you for in-demand roles with a more data-driven approach than an MBA and a more applied focus than a traditional Economics MA, guided by UCLA economists and industry leaders. Watch our on-demand info sessions to learn more career pathways, curriculum and esteemed faculty.