Undergraduate Program in Economics
Enhanced flexibility in course selection, with practical training integrated into rigorous theoretical foundations — all while maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.
The Undergraduate Program in Economics at PUC-Rio provides a solid education that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing professionals to work across different sectors of the economy. Recognized for its contribution to the design of public policies in Brazil, the program is taught by distinguished faculty members and has alumni who have excelled in the economic sector both in Brazil and abroad.
In 2023, the program underwent a curriculum reform based on feedback from more than 1,200 students, interviews with faculty and market professionals, as well as the analysis of leading national and international curricula. The result is a program more closely aligned with contemporary demands and the ongoing transformations of the labor market.
A new approach to teaching economics
Integrating theory with practical applications to address real-world challenges.
Broader career opportunities
From corporations and the financial sector to public policy.
More flexibility
Students enjoy the freedom to focus on the fields they are most passionate about, turning their interests into expertise.
Undergraduate Tracks: deepen your knowledge in your area of interest
Applied Economics
Study the design and evaluation of public policies, with a focus on socioeconomic inequalities, the environment, political economy, labor economics, institutions, culture, and economic development.
Finance
Explore the financial structure of firms, the functioning of financial markets, behavioral finance, portfolio management, company valuation, financial derivatives, and advanced topics in finance.
Macroeconomics
Gain an in-depth understanding of core issues such as income, output, inflation, unemployment, money, interest rates, balance of payments, and exchange rates, through advanced courses in monetary policy, macroeconomic theory, and international finance.
Discover how the program works:
Get started with the main fields of economics and the quantitative tools that matter most
Strengthening theoretical and practical knowledge to help choose a track and develop the right toolkit
Finishing core courses and starting track specialization with cutting-edge electives
Electives to enhance academic and professional training, plus the undergraduate thesis
