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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.

Kathleen McGarry

Professor and Department Chair, UCLA Economics mqe-office@econ.ucla.edu

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Aaron Tornell

Professor of Economics and Faculty Director, UCLA MQE mqe-office@econ.ucla.edu

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!

Zhipeng Liao

Professor and MQE Faculty Advisor for APAC Engagement mqe-office@econ.ucla.edu

About Us

Our Team Course Offerings Applied Projects Distinguished Speaker Series Educating the Best and the Brightest UCLA has one of the top-ranked economics departments in the world. A Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE) degree from UCLA will prepare you to use data analysis and economic insights to inform real-world strategy—and can open doors to exciting opportunities […]

Check out our new MQE Employer Brochure

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!

Our Team

Our Faculty Shape Policy and Inform Critical Issues The MQE program offers instruction from outstanding faculty who provide students with the opportunity to engage in critical discussion on a diversity of topics. Student-focused coursework and hands-on learning provide lifelong skills that will help you thrive over the course of your career.

Denis Chetverikov

Professor and MQE Faculty Advisor for Data Science mqe-office@econ.ucla.edu

Course Offerings

Explore Our Rigorous Curriculum UCLA’s MQE is a 48-unit program that features a flexible timeline, so you complete your degree in 9 to 18 months. Throughout the program, you’ll gain exposure to R, Python, SQL, Excel and numerous financial tools and platforms. 

Applied Projects

Apply Your MQE Training Before You Graduate As an MQE student, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your data analytics and economic research skills to help corporate partners solve business challenges. Under the guidance of a faculty coach and industry professionals, MQE students work in small teams to conduct research and analysis regarding a specific […]