The certificate in economic systems design provides graduate students with a program of courses and laboratory experience. Course work for the graduate certificate can be used for credit toward the MA and PhD in economics. The primary purpose is to provide a well defined target for students who want to advance or update their knowledge in this fast-moving field.

Graduate students in economics, computer science, mathematics, systems engineering, and informatics find this certificate a strong complement to their major area of study. The courses and project work provide skills that can be used in electronic commerce, public policy, and internal firm resource allocation processes.