Overview
Key facts:
- The concentration combines elements of economic and political analysis in order to understand the interactions between markets and government activity (public policy and management), political processes (political economy), as well as risk management. The concentration also provides a firm base for graduate study in law, economics, public policy, and political science.
- A concentration in Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania is vital for students planning a career in consulting, the public sector, industries with a high social impact factor, and anyone with a general interest in how economics interacts with law, policy, and politics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nonprofit Sector: Economic Challenges and Strategic Responses.
- Behavioral Economics, Markets, and Public Policy
- Urban Fiscal Policy
- Consumers, Firms and Markets in Developing Countries
- International Housing Comparisons
- Risk Analysis and Environmental Management
- Environmental & Energy Economics and Policy
- Applied Data Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Public Policy View 688 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Common Application or Coalition Application & Penn-specific Essay
- Official High School Transcript
- School Report
- Counselor Recommendation
- Academic Teacher Evaluations (2)
- Early Decision Agreement (only if applying for Early Decision)
- Mid-Year Report
- Final Report
- SAT or ACT
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
-
International
54652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54652 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
54652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54652 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.