Applied Business Economics

Centering on the integration of economic theory and quantitative methods, this topic explores ideas and stories that optimize corporate strategy, explore recent breakthroughs in predictive econometrics, pricing models, and behavioral economics. They examine practical applications across sectors, such as market demand forecasting in healthcare, supply chain optimization in industry, and public-private partnerships in urban development. Content also addresses the macroeconomic impact on business, covering the ethics of monopoly power, the future of global trade labor, and the role of fiscal resilience in navigating climate-related market shocks.

UTA research drives widespread economic impact

University of Texas at Arlington research projects contributed $59 million to the national economy in 2024—an increase of 39% from 2023, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS). UTA has invested heavily in research infrastructure, purchasing cutting-edge scientific equipment and technology, such as North Texas’ most advanced gene sequencer and a super-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging machine for the Clinical Imaging Research Center. The funds also support collaboration with other research organizations.Mathematics may not be the first thing people associate with Alzheimer’s disease research. But for Pedro Maia, an assistant professor of mathematics and data science at The University of Texas at Arlington, analyzing how different parts of the brain interact like a network is revealing new insights into one of the world’s most devastating brain disorders.

Students turn research into award-winning ventures

Alisher Talgatov and Broderick Nelson, College of Science doctoral students at The University of Texas at Arlington, earned top awards for converting their scientific discoveries into product concepts in UT Arlington’s annual entrepreneurial competition. The chemistry students both won cash prizes in the two-phase final round of the 2025 Maverick Business Pitch Competition, known as “MavPitch.” The program gives students the opportunity to develop and present new venture ideas. Sherri McFarland, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is a faculty mentor for both students. She said their projects showcased creativity and real-world impact.

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Urban Development

Planning focuses on how infrastructure investment and city layout stimulate local business growth.

Data Science & Engineering

This approach uses market analytics and economic modeling to drive corporate strategy.

Human Social Behavior

Research explores how consumer psychology and shifting workforce trends impact the economy.

Research Enhancement

Strategic initiatives identify funding opportunities and measure the broader economic impact of innovation.

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Applied Business Economics