The Master of Applied Economics (MAE) program recently hosted its annual industry roundtable, giving MAE students insight into the job market and helping them make important connections with industry professionals and employers as they begin their job search.
“This is the seventh time we’ve held our annual industry roundtable. It is a great opportunity to enhance the standing of the MAE program and to connect our students in the job market with major employers in Central Ohio,” said Abdoul Sam, professor and director of the MAE program.
The MAE program is a two-semester professional degree that provides students with practical training in applied economics, focusing on core economic theory and cutting-edge quantitative methods. The program offers students a hands-on learning environment where they gain experience leveraging classroom instruction to develop data-informed solutions to real-world issues faced by organizations.
“Employers are looking for people who can hit the ground running, not just in terms of a strong quantitative background, but being able to formulate hypotheses, interpret data and rationalize findings in a way that is consistent with economic theory and business intuition,” said Sam. “And that’s the training we strive to give our MAE students.”
Graduates of the MAE program are equipped with applied economic techniques such as program evaluation, cost benefit analysis and econometric modeling. These marketable business skills serve to springboard graduates into careers in banking, finance, consulting, government and international agencies, NGOs, non-profits and the for-profit sector. This year’s job market panel featured numerous industry professionals and MAE alumni.
Panelists from the following companies were in attendance:
- JP Morgan Chase
- Nationwide
- Haelia Health
- Ohio Department of Medicaid
- Huntington National Bank
- Root Insurance
- Abbott Nutrition
- Stripe
- Dairy Farmers of America
“Central Ohio is home to several employers who require the kind of technical and analytical skills the MAE offers, which is great because it gives us a chance to engage with these organizations in a way that is mutually beneficial to both them and our students,” Sam said. “We are also proud of a near perfect placement of employment within six months of graduation.”
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