Economics - Virtual Modality

The professional in Economics possesses knowledge of economic theory and different development models, with a research and critical analysis component that generates the capacity to solve economic and social problems, with knowledge of the technical tools necessary to evaluate and formulate economic and social policies, contributing to the solution of needs in a globalized world, always in the search for sustainable development for social well-being and with ethical and social conscience.

General Information

Applicant Profile

The applicant for the Economics program must show interest in understanding the different economic and social problems that society faces and how its various actors act, as well as a desire to propose solutions to these. Additionally, they must possess analytical, logical, and mathematical abilities.

Occupational Profile

The Economist has the ability to face the demands of economic and social reality in a globalized world, thus being able to work as a consultant, advisor, manager, director, planner, analyst, evaluator, formulator, teacher, and researcher within public and private organizations and institutions, governmental and non-governmental bodies, associations, financial entities, multilateral organizations, and their own company; at a local, regional, national, and international level.

Why study with us?

○ The Economics Program emphasizes sustainable development, focusing on issues such as social gaps, poverty, quality of life, resource scarcity, economic growth, and globalization. All are important components when discussing social and economic development.
Possible solutions to these problems are addressed from public policy, entrepreneurship, and green growth, all centered around economic theory, quantitative and qualitative tools, and social and economic needs at local, regional, and national levels in the current globalized context.

○ It offers an inclusive, humanistic, and social education, aiming to generate economic and social transformations for social well-being as part of sustainable development. It seeks the generation of knowledge through research, balancing theoretical foundations with various economic and investigative instruments in an applied manner.

○ The program, being 100% virtual, facilitates teaching-learning processes through the use of ICTs, expanding educational coverage, as it can reach places where traditional (face-to-face) education does not, and where there is a latent need for professionals to improve the economic and social conditions of the region.

Program Objective

The program objectives are:

○ To train comprehensive economists through the application of critical analysis theories and methodologies and research that allow them to interpret and understand the socioeconomic problems of the country and society, in order to propose and execute solutions through the different processes developed in the disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary program, promoting sustainable development in a globalized world.

Specific objectives:

○ To train economists with the ability to understand economic principles, theories, and policies, along with various quantitative tools that allow for the articulation of theoretical foundations with their practical application, enabling the analysis, understanding, and solution of different social problems resulting from the relationships derived from production, distribution, accumulation, and exchange processes at local, regional, national, and international levels.

○ To develop the capacity for abstraction to study real phenomena from their professional and ethical perspective within the disciplinary field of economics.

○ To develop the capacity to appreciate the economic dimension in broad political, social, and environmental issues.

○ To train economists who explore, manage, use, and interpret statistical information associated with economic problems.

○ To foster the development of critical and analytical thinking, with the capacity for synthesis, expression, and communication.

Curriculum

Semester 1