Introduction

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Econometrics & Data Analytics provides students with a strong graduate-level foundation in modern applied econometrics and quantitative analysis. The unique analytic skill set delivered in this certificate is sought out by energy companied, defense contractors, health care agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions and other companies in the Denver area that are looking for employees who know how to use real word data to answer research questions. Upon earning the certificate, students will be able to:

1. Explain the potential outcomes framework and how it informs empirical research.
2. Distinguish between causal and correlational relationships.
3. Set-up randomized experiments and understand factors that could contaminate them.
4. Identify natural experiments and how to apply them in research.
5. Understand the Difference-in-Difference estimator and its applications.
6. Apply matching techniques.
7. Use Panel data models, such as fixed effects estimators.
8. Understand the use of instrumental variables and how they are applied in research.
9. Apply the Regression Discontinuity estimator and apply it in economic research.

These certificate requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their certificate advisor and CLAS advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.

Program Delivery

This is an on-campus program.

General Requirements

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Admission Requirments 

• Degree: BA/BS
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 is recommended

Application Process

Applicants for a Graduate Certificate Program will send the following documents to the Certificate Program Director:

• Graduate Certificate Application Form:
• Official Transcripts
• Resume
• Letter of interest

Upon approval of the student’s admission by the Graduate Certificate Program, the program director will send the student’s certificate admission file to the Graduate School. The Graduate School will confirm the applicant’s credentials, will determine whether the student meets the general academic requirements of the Graduate School, will admit the student and inform the student of his/her admission to the Graduate Certificate Program.

Additional Requirements

• Students may be enrolled as a CU Denver graduate student in any discipline, or as a CU Denver non-degree seeking graduate student with a bachelor’s degree.
• Students should have completed Introduction to Econometrics (ECON 4811), or equivalent coursework, or have professional experience in statistical analysis.
• International students must submit TOEFL scores or otherwise satisfy the University’s English Language Proficiency requirement.