DEGREE IN ECONOMICS

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DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROGRAMA

Our economics program will equip you with the skills necessary to understand how people make decisions and use resources in different contexts. As an economist, you will be able to design better policy instruments that promote societal well-being and address the most pressing social and economic issues.

Our mission is to train you to become a social scientist with a deep curiosity for understanding the complexities of the world around you, and a commitment to developing public policies and intervention strategies that enhance individual well-being across various fields such as education, health, work, environment, international trade, finance, and regional planning. You will become an expert in understanding economic and social phenomena, as well as in rigorously and creatively measuring, analyzing, and studying data and information.

High-quality accreditation from the CNA of the Ministry of National Education, Res. 1098 of February 03, 2023, valid for 8 years, and dual degree with Tilburg University, Toulouse School of Economics, and University of London - LSE.

Program information.

SNIES Code: 1298
Tuition fees per semester: $ 18.112.000 COP (pecuniary rights 2024)
136 academic credits
Program name: Economics
Type of education: University
Education level: Undergraduate
Program mode: In-person attendance
Qualification awarded: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Program location: Bogotá D.C.
Periodicity of admission: Each semester
Resolution number with effective term: 2458 of March 7, 2024, effective for 8 years.
High-quality accreditation: 1098 of February 03, 2023, effective for 8 years.
Duration: 8 semesters

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WHY

STUDY

Degree in Economics?

We train economists who drive social change

We want our students to build a better country. We are committed to ensuring they understand the social impact of an economist’s work and the rigor required in data analysis, the comprehension of their environment, the application of mathematical models they will learn throughout their studies, and, importantly, the ethical implications of their professional judgement.
We transform individual actions to make a difference in the world

Our economics students will understand how strategic interactions between agents work and strengthen their social awareness by understanding that every individual action has social impact. This knowledge will enable them to better anticipate the outcomes of decisions and guide the more effective management of resources available to individuals or society.
We have world-class professors

We boast exceptional professors who are dedicated to educating future professionals. Our professors bring academic experience from the world’s best universities and have worked for multilateral organizations, national institutions, and leading companies in the real sector, finance and international trade. They have diverse and cutting-edge research interests in areas such as health economics, labor economics, international economics, behavioral and decision economics, finance, markets, regulation, industrial organization, and political and public economics.
A degree that is versatile, international, and interdisciplinary

The program’s academic rigor and comprehensive curriculum will equip you to tackle complex national and global economic, social and financial problems, understand their impact on societal behavior, and engage with different disciplines that will broaden your perspectives.
An incredible international experience

We encourage our students to participate in international competitions such as the NASPAA-Batten competition, the Harvard World Model United Nations, Debate Society, National Case Competition (NCC), and the CFA Institute Research Challenge, where you can put your talent to the test and represent your school.
Explore the world and advance your career!

Benefit from an abundance of international classroom experiences and internship opportunities. We have nearly 100 active agreements with different universities around the world, allowing you to participate in academic exchanges and dual degree programs with Tilburg University in the Netherlands, Toulouse School of Economics in France, and the London School of Economics. Public entities such as ministries and the Bank of the Republic, banking institutions and brokerage firms, major companies in the real sector, pension funds, business associations, and multilateral organizations are places where you can launch your professional career as an intern and put what you have learned in the classroom into practice.
You will shape your career for the professional world

You will have the opportunity to apply your skills as an intern and put your learning into practice in various settings such as in ministries, the Bank of the Republic, banking institutions, brokerage firms, major companies in the real sector, pensions funds, business associations, and multilateral organizations.

PLAN DE ESTUDIOS

Most of the courses on the economics curriculum have 6 hours of classroom instruction each week: 4 hours with the lead professor and 2 hours of independent study support, led by top-performing students who serve as peer tutors for the courses.

There are various teaching methods and learning activities that vary depending on the course content, and all are designed to enhance your analytical skills for easily understanding complex problems, improve your oral and written communication skills, strengthen your ethical judgement, and elevate your professional practice. The economic topics you’ll study are highly practical and relevant across most career fields.

Discover the curriculum by semester!

See the program's curriculum guidelines

Degree track, minor, and credit transfer options

Program-specific minors

Transfer of credits

Conoce los estudios menores

Los menores son opciones de profundización académica que los estudiantes pueden cursar en los últimos semestres de su carrera. Están diseñados para complementar o ampliar la formación del programa principal, fortaleciendo el perfil profesional en áreas afines o interdisciplinarias. En los pregrados de la Facultad de Economía, cada menor se compone de 18 créditos en asignaturas electivas/complementarias, y pueden ser homologados entre los diferentes planes de estudio, siempre que el estudiante complete todas las asignaturas definidas para el menor en el programa correspondiente. A continuación, se presentan las opciones de menores disponibles para el programa de Economía.

Menor en Políticas Macroeconómicas

Busca formar estudiantes con una sólida comprensión del entorno macroeconómico y las herramientas de política económica. Se especializa en el análisis y diseño de políticas fiscales, monetarias y de desarrollo. Está dirigido a quienes aspiran a desempeñarse como asesores o analistas en entidades públicas, organismos internacionales o centros de pensamiento económico.