The Economics bachelor?s degree program at UNC focuses on practical applications of economics theory, offering a variety of enriching opportunities to participate in internships, research projects and service learning activities with businesses, government and other organizations in the community. You?ll be guided on your journey by award-winning faculty who bring real world economics experience to the classroom, and who are deeply dedicated to helping you succeed.

The Public Policy emphasis is an excellent choice for students interested in working with federal, state, county or municipal government. It?s also a strong option of you?re interested in non-profit work, or want to pair up course work in Economics, Political Science, Geography and GIS.