Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

University of North Carolina Greensboro graduates have gone on to careers with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Board, Research Triangle Institute, AIG Financial, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Graduates have entered law schools, MBA programs, the London School of Economics, and the PhD program at the University of Virginia, among others.
Graduates can apply to our MA program in applied economics (among the best terminal master’s programs in applied economics in the country) and learn the statistical and econometric techniques to enter the job market on a professional career track. We place more than 90 percent of our MA graduates in professional careers, earning between $45,000–$80,000.

Graduates can consider a UNCG PhD in economics, emphasizing the applied microeconomic fields of health, labor, and public economics.

The Student Experience

Economics students may join clubs and organizations such as the UNCG Student Chapter of the National Association for Business Economic, Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics honor society), and Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity.
More than 80 percent of undergraduate classes are taught by faculty with doctoral degrees from schools such as Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, The University of Chicago, Harvard University, University of Michigan, State University of New York at Binghamton, Tulane University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin, and Yale University.
Faculty members are accessible to the students and infuse their research into the classroom.
Eight named scholarships dedicated to undergraduate students.

Accreditation

SACSCOC
National Association for Business Economics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

Economic and Business Statistics

The International Economy

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory

Financial Accounting

Financial Statement Preparation and Disclosures

Managerial Accounting

Communication Studies

College Writing

Business Computing

Ethical Issues in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 1534 other Bachelors in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or, copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

4422 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2211 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online:

In state: $6,422 per year

Out of state: $21,137 per year

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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