The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Foundations of Economic Analysis is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their understanding of fundamental models in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and learning how to apply these models to conduct policy-relevant economic analysis.
The certificate is composed of three courses that can be completed in as little as two semesters. Admission in either the fall or the spring semester is possible.
Completion of the P.B.C. in Foundations of Economic Analysis allows the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for the M.A. in Applied Economics to be waived; courses completed as part of the certificate program may count toward completion of the M.A. subject to the Graduate School policy on time limits for master's degrees. Completion of the certificate also satisfies the undergraduate course prerequisites for admission to the Ph.D. in Economics program.
Students may pursue the post-baccalaureate certificate concurrently with a M.A. in Applied Economics. Courses taken as part of the certificate program may satisfy degree requirements subject to Graduate School policy. Certificates function similarly to a cognate, which is course work organized around a narrow subfield. Certificates provide master’s students with the ability to earn enhanced credentials. Enrolled master’s students do not have to pay an additional application fee to pursue a concurrent certificate.
Student Learning Outcomes
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.
Certificate Program Requirements
Required: 12 credit hours
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ECO 641 | Microeconomics I | 4 |
| ECO 643 | Econometric Methods | 4 |
| ECO 646 | Macroeconomics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
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.
A student may apply course work from a certificate program toward a graduate degree at UNC Greensboro with the approval of the department offering the degree and the Graduate School.
