Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Economic Analysis

Enhance Your Expertise

Elevate your economic expertise with a Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Economic Analysis from UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics. This intensive 12-credit-hour program is offered online part-time, allowing students to seamlessly integrate learning into their busy schedules. Through a focus on developing students’ analytical thinking, this graduate certificate aims to develop deeply inquisitive thinkers who can use a variety of tools to unravel complex real-world problems. Gain a profound understanding of fundamental applied economic concepts and their real-world applications, empowering you to make informed decisions in a variety of professional contexts and propel your career trajectory. This certificate program not only provides immediate value to your career but also serves as a stepping stone toward further academic pursuits — completing the program would help prospective PhD in Economics students satisfy most application requirements.

Required Curriculum

This certificate requires 12 credit hours of course credit and can be completed online in as little as one year. All courses are 4 credit hours each. 

• ECO 641 – Microeconomics I 
• ECO 643 – Econometric Methods 
• ECO 646 – Macroeconomics  

Capstone Experience Requirement

Complete an e-Portfolio of significant assignments and final projects  

e-Portfolio
As a requirement for graduation, each student must successfully complete an e-Portfolio of significant assignments and final projects. The e-Portfolio demonstrates a student’s cumulative program knowledge and fulfills the capstone requirement of the program. Students must receive approval of their e-Portfolio from the Director of Graduate Studies in order to meet the graduation requirement.  

Admissions

The Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Economic Analysis program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise. 

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution 
  • For U.S. degrees, one official transcript from all previous academic institutions. 
  • For international degrees, a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) service, showing proof of U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency, credit hours and GPA. 
• Statement of purpose 
• Resume
• Online application and $65 fee 
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers) 

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named both Best for Vets and a Military Friendly School. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.