Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations

The Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations (QAMO) major is a rigorous course of study in the economic analysis of business decision-making. Taught by the world-class faculty of the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, this new major (launched Fall 2017) prepares students for a broad range of exciting career options.

The QAMO major is different from other University of Utah business and economics degrees in four ways:

Quantitatively Demanding

Allows students to build analytical, technical and problem-solving skills

Business-Focused Economics

Educates students with a blend of economics and game theory with econometric analysis of real-world data

Econometrics Emphasis

Gives students an ability to answer real-world questions using real-world data

Analytical Tools of Game Theory

Provides students with a toolkit for strategic decision-making

The major, which was developed jointly with the University of Utah’s Department of Economics, requires fewer courses than other business majors, allowing students space in their schedules for other curricular and extra-curricular activities. QAMO majors are not required to take the Eccles School core requirements, and instead follow a different core that includes advanced courses in mathematics, statistics, economics and business.

QAMO students can also choose from a menu of optional emphases in the various business disciplines. Emphasis requirements vary, but generally a student can add an emphasis by taking five or six upper-division business courses. Emphases are currently available in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing. QAMO students also have the opportunity to participate in the Business Economics Society, which offers experiential learning, networking and career development opportunities.

Admissions Criteria

Requirements

B or higher in MATH 1210/1310 or
4 or higher on the AP Calculus AB exam or
3 or higher on the AP Calculus BC exam
B or higher in MATH 1220/1320 or
4 or higher on the AP Calculus BC exam

For interested students not meeting the criteria above, the committee will consider applications on a case-by-case basis. The committee’s decisions will be heavily influenced by performance in quantitative coursework.

The QAMO Major Application requires a personal statement (describing academic interests and career goals), an updated resume, and a Degree Audit. Students should prepare these materials prior to submitting. Resources include:

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Admission to all Eccles School majors is subject to the Eccles School Repeat Policy. Submitting an application does not guarantee admission to the major.

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Marriner S. Eccles Economics Scholarship: 2021-22

Application will be available on January 15, 2021 here. Deadline to apply: March 29, 2021.

Please send your questions to QAMO Director Ken Aoki Ken.Aoki@Eccles.Utah.edu.

The Marriner S. Eccles Economics Scholarship supports undergraduate business students pursuing the Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations major. These scholarships are funded through the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, which was created through generous donations from the George S. & Dolores E. Doré Eccles Foundation, the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, and the Charles Koch Foundation.