Financial Economics and Econometrics Concentration
Financial Economics and Econometrics Concentration
Within the economics and international economics majors, the department offers a Concentration in Financial Economics and Econometrics (CFEE). This selective program focuses on applied quantitative economic reasoning and prepares you for a career in investment management, banking, research, policymaking, and more.
Admissions information
Admission to the concentration is selective. Both economics and international economics majors may apply.
Important dates
There will be an information session in late January
Applications are accepted between February 1 and March 1 each year. You must apply during the spring semester of sophomore year only
Admission decisions are released by March 15
Requirements for admission
Applicants must have a major in economics or international economics
Applicants must complete Intermediate Microeconomics by the end of their sophomore year
Factors determining admission
Overall GPA
Performance in prior economics courses
Mathematical background
Concentration requirements
To earn a degree in economics with a concentration in finance and financial econometrics, students must:
Complete the concentration’s three required courses
Enroll in the CFEE Enriching Experience for three semesters
Take two approved electives related to the concentration’s focus
Requirements differ for international economics students. Please see our FAQ page for details.
Required courses
There are three required courses for all CFEE students:
Financial Economics (ECON 40354, fall semester only)
Asset Pricing Theory (ECON 40356, spring semester only)
Financial Econometrics (ECON 40357, fall semester only)
In addition, you must enroll in the Financial Economics Enriching Experience (ECON 40355) in three out of four semesters of your junior and senior years. This one-credit course brings external researchers and practitioners from the finance industry to campus and features group presentations. This course offers insights into the world of finance and policy and presents networking and career advancement opportunities.
Because Financial Economics is a prerequisite for Financial Econometrics, students in the concentration who plan to study abroad may only do so in the spring of junior year.
Electives
As an economics student, you must take at least two electives related to finance (CFEL attribute) and one writing-intensive course (ECWI attribute). A writing-intensive CFEL course may be used to satisfy both the CFEL and ECWI requirements. A sample list of courses with the CFEL attribute is below. The list varies from semester to semester. Please see ND Class Search for current offerings. You may request to meet with an advisor to determine if a particular course is acceptable. For the elective requirements for CFEE students studying international economics, writing a senior thesis, or pursuing the honors track, please visit our FAQ page.
International Finance
Money, Banking, & Mortgage Markets
International Macroeconomics
Monetary Theory & Policy
History of Central Banking
Forecasting for Economics & Business
Macroeconomic Expectations
“Economic theory is the cornerstone of understanding what value truly means to a consumer, a business, or an industry. The concepts I learned as an economics major provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge that I was able to build upon professionally.”
