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ECONOMICS

Decoding the secrets of global markets.

Private University #1 of Bolivia

#7 Best
Business School
in Latin America

#1 Employer Reputation in Bolivia

#1 Student
to Faculty
Ratio

WHY PURSUE ECONOMICS?

As a UPB economist, you will be capable of developing theoretical models, conducting empirical studies with high scientific rigor, producing macroeconomic forecasts, designing, and improving markets, analyzing contexts of strategic interaction between agents, and providing rational explanations for the incentives driving economic agents' behavior. You will be equipped with the technical, theoretical, and practical knowledge that positions you as an essential asset in companies, public administrations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, research centers, universities, and other educational institutions, among others.

  • Programa Degree Program Undergraduate
  • Programa Location Santa Cruz
    La Paz
    Cochabamba
  • Programa Duration 8 SEMESTRES
  • Programa Program Credits 225

MISSION AND VISION

Mission
The mission of the Economics Program at UPB focuses on providing comprehensive training for future economists, ensuring they become professionals with values and ethical principles grounded in responsibility, who are highly qualified and competitive both nationally and internationally. Additionally, they will foster a particular interest in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, contributing to the socioeconomic development of our society.


Vision
To be a leading program in the comprehensive and up-to-date training of economists, who are expected to be recognized nationally and internationally for the high quality of their education, for being professionals with values based on ethical principles, for promoting economic research and innovation, and for sharing a common interest in entrepreneurship and competitiveness, contributing to the socioeconomic development of society.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM

To train professionals with extensive knowledge in planning, economics, finance, and development, with a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative methods, enabling them to perform competently in the national private sector, international companies, government entities (monetary, financial, and other sectors related to macroeconomics), and development programs in bilateral and multilateral cooperation organizations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES / PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

At the end of the course the graduate will be able to:

  • Exhibit leadership and collaboration skills in teams, fostering a challenging goal-focused environment. Additionally, promote team growth and well-being, strengthening organizational values.
  • Demonstrate skills to address complex situations in a reflective and constructive way, using scientific methods to obtain objective results and make informed judgments.
  • Promote ethical and socially responsible policies in decision-making, demonstrating the ability to handle information ethically and responsibly.
  • Lead teams and promote innovation in economic analysis to make informed decisions, diagnosing and planning efficient strategies based on the global context and established objectives.
  • Innovate in generating information processes and economic analysis, promoting data updates and identifying new relevant relationships.
  • Propose policies that positively influence society.
  • Renew knowledge based on a philosophy of continuous improvement.
  • Analyze socioeconomic phenomena logically, explain economic problems rationally, and formulate policies based on objective analysis to promote sustainable development.
  • Identify research problems and design empirical and theoretical studies to address relevant economic issues, applying quantitative, statistical, and econometric methods to evaluate updated contextual data.
  • Gather relevant data, apply statistical techniques, and critically analyze economic evidence, understanding the implications of decisions in a complex economic environment. Evaluate the consequences of policies and strategies through economic models and scenario simulation.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • To be critical professionals with a high capacity for analysis.
  • To develop complex thinking that prioritizes logic and rationality.
  • To understand the key aspects of a society's organization and positively and responsibly influence it.

Curriculum and Specializations

FIRST SEMESTER
  • Fundamentals of Economics I
  • Fundamentals of Economics II
  • Mathematics I
  • Statistical Theory I
  • Computer Science I
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Written Communication Techniques
  • English Beginners
SECOND SEMESTER
  • Economic Theory I
  • Mathematics II
  • Statistical Theory II
  • Statistics Workshop
  • Cost Accounting I
  • Financial Accounting II
  • English Intermediate
THIRD SEMESTER
  • Economic Theory II
  • Mathematics III
  • Statistical Theory III
  • Applied Linear Algebra
  • Administrative Accounting
  • Financial Mathematics I
  • English High Intermediate
FOURTH SEMESTER
  • Microeconomic Theory I
  • Microeconomic Theory II
  • Macroeconomic Theory I
  • Macroeconomic Theory II
  • Econometrics I
  • Econometrics II
  • Public Economics I
  • Public Economics II
  • Advanced English
FIFTH SEMESTER
  • Microeconomic Theory III
  • Microeconomic Theory IV
  • Macroeconomic Theory III
  • Macroeconomic Theory IV
  • Econometrics III
  • Econometrics IV
  • Public Economics III
  • Elective I
  • Technical English I
SIXTH SEMESTER
  • International Economics I
  • International Economics II
  • Monetary Theory and Policy I
  • Monetary Theory and Policy II
  • Labor Economics I
  • Labor Economics II
  • Economic Development I
  • Economic Development II
  • Financial Statements Analysis
SEVENTH SEMESTER
  • International Economics III
  • Monetary Theory and Policy III
  • Labor Economics III
  • Economic Development III
  • Finance I
  • Project Preparation and Evaluation I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
EIGHTH SEMESTER
  • Leadership and Ethics
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Elective IV
  • Professional Practice I
  • Analysis of the Environment
  • Professional Practice II
  • Business Administration I
  • Graduate Seminar
GRADUATION MODALITIES
  • Final Project
  • Thesis
  • Directed Work
  • Comprehensive Exam
  • Graduation by excellence
DIFFERENTIATORS
  • High level of employability.
  • Development of quantitative skills and critical thinking through specialization in various areas such as research, development, and finance, among others.
  • Study and application of data science and artificial intelligence programs.
  • Curriculum constantly updated to meet the academic requirements of the London School of Economics, a component of the University of London.
  • Recognized Teaching Center offering a Dual Degree Program in Economics with the University of London.
  • Direct access to international exchange programs and postgraduate studies.
  • Internationally accredited program under the ARCU-SUR system of MERCOSUR since 2022.
  • Highly qualified faculty with extensive experience in the field of Economics.
  • Three research centers where students can engage in practical and research projects, supported by faculty, in real -world initiatives.

CURRICULUM

Discover in detail the contents, subjects and competencies that you will develop throughout your education. Download our updated curriculum to discover how our academic programs are designed to provide you with an excellent education and pave your way to professional success.

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DOUBLE DEGREE WITH UOL

The programs offered by UPB within the parallel degree scheme, Economics, Financial Engineering, Business Administration and Commercial Engineering have a duration of 4 years at UPB. At UoL (and the UK education system) the Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs have a duration of 3 years.
UoL BSc programs at UPB are composed of 12 courses that must be passed to obtain the degree (4 courses per year). Each course includes the material for the whole year and in May/June of each year the exams for each course are taken. LSE academics develop the exams, which are taken in Bolivia, and are graded in London.
UPB prepares students for these exams as part of the Economics, Financial Engineering, Business Administration and Commercial Engineering curricula; therefore they can obtain both degrees at the end of their stay at UPB.

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

More than 30 partner universities and growing! 
At UPB, we continually expand our partnerships with the most prestigious academic institutions worldwide, providing you with international opportunities that will propel your career to the next level. Among them, we highlight our partnerships with institutions in Germany, Canada, Korea, the United States, France, Mexico, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and many more!

Lab


Laboratorio de Comunicación Transmedia
Laboratorio de Comunicación Transmedia
Laboratorio de Comunicación Transmedia

Communication Lab

This lab serves as a space for production, experimentation, and research in visual studies, transmedia, and audiovisual production.

It provides support for courses with professional equipment and specialized software to create multimedia products and transmedia narratives.

Additionally, it organizes micro-workshops and courses that enhance the skills outlined in the curriculum and acts as a platform for student projects.


Finance Lab

Equipped with advanced technology, this lab allows students to access real-time financial information through platforms like Refinitiv - LSEG, the largest financial database in the world, and RealTrading, where they can execute short-term stock market transactions.

It also features open-source software focused on financial programming.

Additionally, the Financial Engineering program has a partnership with the IMF, the Financial Modeling Institute.


Laboratorio de Finanzas
Laboratorio de Finanzas
Laboratorio de Neuromarketing
Laboratorio de Neuromarketing
Laboratorio de Neuromarketing

Neuromarketing Lab

The Neuromarketing Lab offers advanced tools applicable to various fields, including marketing, economics, psychology, human resources, and more.

It includes Eye Tracking technology to enhance the visual impact of advertisements, Facial Analysis Software to interpret genuine emotions, and a Voice Module to select the most effective communicative voices.

Additionally, it features an EEG to measure brain activity for creating engaging experiences, as well as the Shimmer GSR, which detects emotional responses.


Business Simulation Lab

This lab is designed to simulate real business conditions, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical and controlled environment for decision-making.

With 20 desktop computers and licenses for two simulators, it offers specialized platforms and software that enable the simulation of various functional areas of a business, including management, finance, marketing, operations, and human resources.


Laboratorio de Simulación de Negocios
Laboratorio de Simulación de Negocios
Laboratorio de Simulación de Negocios

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