Graduate Certificate Applied Econometrics and Data Analytics

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.