DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
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PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Economics
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.
- SNIES Code: 1298
- Tuition fees per semester: $ 18.112.000 COP
- 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
* Value subject to increase from October 31, 2024
WHY
STUDY
Degree in Economics?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You will have access to a dynamic educational offering
You will have the opportunity to study a dual degree and undertake a coterminal program starting from the undergraduate level with a master’s degree at the university based on your professional development goals.
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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.
CURRICULUM
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.
Degree track, minor, and credit transfer options
YOUR EDUCATION AS AN ECONOMIST
IT FOCUSES ON THREE KEY AREAS:
Economic Theory
You will study all the theoretical concepts and foundations in different microeconomic and macroeconomic contexts and relate them to the historical circumstances that shaped the evolution of economic thought.
Mathematical Skills
You will learn how to formalize and express economic theory hypotheses using mathematics, analyze and project data, and use software to develop your statistical programming skills and build models on economic events or individual behaviors.
Applied Topics
You will study a wide range of courses in depth, covering various applied economic topics related to the research interests of our professors, as well as current issues such as poverty, public policy evaluation, the environment, and economic integration.
PROFESSORS
The professors at the Faculty of Economics will be your guides and mentors throughout your educational journey. They are all part of a well-established international academic and research network spanning different fields, which supports teaching efforts and promotes high-quality and relevant scientific research.
31% of our teachers are from abroad, including from Germany, Argentina, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Turkey, and Peru. All full-time professors in the Faculty hold a PhD, and teaching professors have either a master's degree or a PhD, along with industry experience, ensuring a high-quality and high-level education.
Prospective student
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Applicants to our economics degree program should have a keen interest in economic, social, and political issues that affect individual well-being and influence decision-making processes. They should also possess strong mathematical skills to rigorously quantify, analyze, project, and understand economic phenomena.
Analyzing economic issues requires students to demonstrate a critical, thoughtful, and creative mindset in seeking solutions to the challenges society faces in the efficient allocation of resources. That is why we emphasize the importance of connecting various topics effectively and thinking beyond the numbers.
Graduate
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We educate economists with open minds who are capable of understanding the complexity of individual decision-making and practicing their profession in both national and international contexts. The program’s versatility, along with its constant interaction with other fields such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, mathematics, history, and law, provides graduates with the opportunity to collaborate effectively across disciplines and connect with other professions that also focus on the individual from various perspectives.
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Learning Spaces
Rosario Experimental and Behavior Econonomics Lab
Aprenderás a usar ambientes simulados para el análisis económico a través de experimentos controlados en los que estudiarás cómo los individuos responden a incentivos y cómo toman decisiones en diferentes contextos.
Finance Lab
Tendrás acceso a la plataforma de información más importante en el mundo financiero: Bloomberg. En ella encontrarás datos en tiempo real sobre noticias e información financiera que ayudan a tomar decisiones inteligentes, rápidas y veraces.
El laboratorio está situado en el piso 1, aulario de la sede Quinta de Mutis de la Universidad del Rosario.
Space for Learning and Innovation (EPA! as per its Spanish acronym)
Estrategia que contribuye a desarrollar un pensamiento creativo y abordar de manera innovadora problemas reales de la profesión.
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Support Group
Son encuentros entre los estudiantes, profesores, monitores que incentivan el aprendizaje colaborativo y la solidaridad al compartir el conocimiento.
Juan Pablo Hernández Urrego
Studying at the Faculty of Economics at Universidad del Rosario provided me with the ability to carry out any project in my professional life in detail, and taught me that every argument should be backed by econometrics. The full-time professors were always willing to meet with us in their offices, even outside of the established hours. This demonstrates that student learning will always be a priority at the university. I think the greatest strength is constantly asking yourself “why” and “what for”. We never take anything for granted and we always want to explain the objective of our projects.
María Alejandra Niño Quintero
I am proud to be a graduate of the economics program at Universidad del Rosario. The experience I had while studying my undergraduate degree was undoubtedly one of the best and has contributed significantly to shaping my life journey. The strong academic foundation and the values instilled in me have helped me become a better professional and a better person every day. I cherish every memory from my classes, from the hours I spent in the library studying with classmates and friends, to the professors who inspired me with their passion for what they teach.
The university’s legacy, the program’s cutting-edge structure, and the quality of the professors have shaped me into an economist with a critical, analytical, and forward-thinking approach to economic, financial, political, and social contexts, all with the objective of building a better society.
Cristian Felipe Jaramillo Pérez
My academic journey as an economist at Universidad del Rosario has recently come to an end. However, I can very proudly say that the quality of education that I received at the university helped me to become more critical, analytical, and empathetic when it comes to socioeconomic issues in our country and the rest of the world. I will always remember the debates that frequently took place in various settings. Debates that required the use of data science and extensive research to build a solid stance on the issues at hand. That’s why the greatest asset of an economist graduating from Universidad del Rosario is their ability to conduct thorough research that enables them to support their viewpoints.
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