Public Economics and Policy, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

The Public Economics & Policy Graduate Certificate targets working professionals seeking to work in public policy entities, governmental agencies or those looking to expand their knowledge of policy-relevant economic research. Students analyze policy challenges facing governments around the world to learn and to find solutions to these challenges while taking into consideration obstacles to implementation. Course work applies economic perspectives on activities of governmental policies and the benefits and challenges to today’s global society.

This program is designed to provide a deeper understanding of laws and principles behind the economy in different industries.

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Program Requirements

10 Credits Required

GPA Requirements

The program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 10 credit hours with at least a 2.70 GPA to receive the Public Economics & Policy Graduate Certificate.

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