The Quantitative Economic Methods certificate program prepares students for entry into an economics PhD program or highly quantitatively-oriented occupation such as economic consulting and research. Students select from a set of courses in the Statistics and Mathematics departments to broaden their understanding of the fundamental basis of advanced economics. In addition, students are required to take several intensive economics courses focused on mathematical and statistical topics. Students interested in this certificate are also strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research activities in the Department of Economics.