Welcome, Master of Arts in Economics Students!

Please save the dates for our MAE early engagement career events in China this summer where you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Meet recruiters from leading companies who want to hire exceptional master’s students

• Participate in special career programming and a networking dinner to connect with local UChicago alumni and employers

• Prepare for the recruiting process in highly competitive industries like consulting, finance, and technology

• Save the dates:

  • Shanghai Career Bootcamp & Global Career Fair: June 22-23

  • Beijing Career Bootcamp & Global Career Fair: June 25-26

The career programs in China will take place in person. While there are no fees to participate, students are responsible for their travel and lodging costs. Learn more and register here by June 12, 2026.

To help you prepare:

• We invite you to join the Wednesday, June 17 virtual session on how to put your best foot forward for the career fairs with time for Q&A at the end.

• Please review the program schedule of events below. By RSVPing, you will automatically be registered for and are expected to attend all events taking place in that city, including the Career Bootcamp, Networking Reception, and Career Fair. We are excited to see you there!

Monday, June 22, 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Shanghai Career Bootcamp

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

Featured speakers and organizations include:

• AlphaSights

• Warburg Pincus

• HSBC

• CITIC Securities

Monday, June 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Shanghai Networking Reception

Hosted by XY Investments 25/F, Century Tower

333 Lanhua Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Tuesday, June 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm | Shanghai Career Fair

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

Thursday, June 25, 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Beijing Career Bootcamp: AI, Investment & Innovation

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

Featured speakers include leaders from:

• 3C AGI Partners

• XtalPi

• 4Paradigm

Thursday, June 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Beijing Networking Reception

Hosted by Oceanpine Capital

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

Friday, June 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm | Beijing Career Fair

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

Career Fair Employer Partners: see grid below for confirmed employers participating in the career fairs.

Based on the information you shared in the career survey, you will be matched with a career adviser, who has expertise in your area(s) of interest. Your career adviser will reach out to introduce themselves and invite you to schedule a virtual meeting in mid-July.

MAE students are encouraged to apply for paid research assistantships with the Griffin Applied Economics Incubator. Selected students will work on innovative, real-world research alongside faculty. Projects span a wide range of timely topics, including AI in the workplace, spatial dynamics, parental beliefs and child development, trust and decision-making in healthcare, and more.

Application and Hiring Timeline:

• July 17: Research assistantship application will be posted on Handshake

• August 23: Application deadline

• September 8-18: Candidate interviews

• September 23: Offers extended

• Winter or Spring 2027: Selected students will participate in research assistantships

Selected students will receive offers by September 18 and work for one quarter in either Winter Quarter 2027 or Spring Quarter 2027. The research assistantship will be approximately 10 hours per week for 8 weeks.

As part of MAE career programming, we will offer a series of workshops on exploring and preparing for pre-doctoral research opportunities, in collaboration with the Economics Department. Please register here.

• Thursday, July 23, 8-9am CT (virtual) | Introduction and Overview of the Pre-Doc Pipeline and Application Process

• Monday, August 10, 8-9am CT (virtual) | Navigating and Preparing for the Pre-Doc Interview Process

• Friday, October 16, 12-1pm CT (in-person) | Insights from Alumni and Faculty | Practice Your Pitch

• Friday, October 30, 12-1pm CT (in-person) | Pre-Doc Application Office Hours

Students interested in pursuing pre-doctoral programs are encouraged to follow the UChicago Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) Pre-Doctoral Research Opportunities listings and sign up for alerts for new postings.

This virtual, non-credit practicum course is an opportunity for students with US work authorization to participate in a 2 week micro internship in September. There is no fee to enroll, and students will be matched with an employer to support unpaid project work virtually.

The practicum is optional for students who want to get a head start on career development over the summer.

BEIJING | August 10, 2026

• 14:00–15:45 | Register here!

• 15:45–17:30 | Register here!

SHANGHAI | August 12, 2026

• 14:00–15:30 | Register here!

• 15:30–17:00 | Register here!

SHENZHEN | August 15, 2026

• 13:00–14:30 | Register here!

• 14:30–16:00 | Register here!

HONG KONG | August 17, 2026

• 13:00–14:30 | Register here!

• 14:30–16:00 | Register here!

Students can connect with over 100 employers looking for both full-time hires and academic year or summer interns.

Connect with employers who are committed to hiring from UChicago! At this event, you'll have the opportunity to meet selected financial services, consulting, and corporate organizations through open networking and one-on-one coffee chats. Learn more.

Join this premier networking event to connect with top finance and consulting firms through open networking and coffee chats, and position yourself for 2027 full-time and internship opportunities.

At these weekly academic year events just for MAE students, you will learn new skills, network with industry leaders, and have opportunities to meet employers. The cohort will meet on Fridays from 12-1pm beginning in Fall 2026. These events will have two formats:

• All-Student Sessions: hear from guest speakers and employers who will work with students through cases exploring real-world applications of your master’s education. These sessions will include connections with consulting firms, finance companies, and policy think tanks

• Tailored Small Group Sessions: in these small-group meetings, you will meet with your career adviser for a session tailored to the cohort’s interests. Students will be matched with career advisers based on their specific professional interests and prior experience.

Workshops will include:

• Industry Speaker Series

• Local Site Visits with Employers

• Practice Interviews with Booth MBAs and UChicago Alumni

• Offer Strategy and Salary Negotiation

• Succeeding in the Workplace Series: problem solving skills, business writing and presentation skills, ethics, listening and critical thinking skills, receiving feedback, preparing for meetings, communicating outcomes, and showcasing key performance indicators

• Insights Panel: discussion panel featuring industry leaders, Economics faculty members, and networking