The Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations major, otherwise known as QAMO, is the University’s new business major. It is quantitatively demanding, economically stimulating and serves as a foundation for any economic or business-related fields.

To enter this major, one must have a strong grasp in mathematics and economics. It is mandatory to complete Calculus 2, one of the most difficult classes in the math department, and complete all economics courses within the business school.

QAMO was introduced in Fall 2017 by Scott Schaefer. The QAMO department has since become the hot department to be in at the Eccles School, due to professors marketing it to students so often. The coursework is structured in a way that gives students a large variety of career options after completing the degree and allows them to truly author their own future. Now is an exciting time to be a part of this program; because students haven’t graduated yet, the experience is incredibly innovative. Therefore, QAMO brings an adventure with great rewards where building your own path is always a motive.

The majority of similar majors at other universities typically go into careers such as consulting, data analysis, actuarial work and sometimes statistics. The QAMO curriculum entices employers because of how well-rounded the students in the major become. While employers might not immediately recognize the name QAMO, the skill-set learned is incredibly marketable. Because it was established last year, the salaries of QAMO graduates haven’t been determined yet. That being said, as QAMO has a focus on consulting, data analyzing, actuarial work and statistics, a QAMO major would probably make an amount similar to those professions, beginning at around $70,000 to $100,000.

Despite the recent start to this major, it promises to provide a rewarding academic experience, especially if the student is seeking a challenging mathematical and business combined outlook. QAMO is an excellent major, so shying away from the major because it is new should not be a reason why students do not pursue it. Ultimately, it is most important that the student pursues a major they enjoy in order to cultivate a passion that can last them their entire life.