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Are you interested in the financial market? Do you want to learn about the types of investment and understand the stock market, the dollar exchange rate, and economic and regional development policies? Then the Economics course may be the right choice for you.
In addition to offering a complete practical experience, the degree prepares you to analyze economic scenarios, make financial decisions and create solutions for the future of the economy and business.
It is a new education model in the area, so that you can experience the market within the university. This is the proposal of Tecnopuc Business, a partnership between the Business School and Tecnopuc, which places students at the center of transformations, in an approach focused on business immersion.
You will understand the impact of politics and finance on the economy, develop technical skills and learn to create strategies that result in the promotion of economic development and the appreciation of investments. All this to become a well-rounded professional, capable of proposing innovative solutions to the challenges of companies and society.
Are you already imagining yourself in this career? Then find out more about the course.
Course coordination
Kellen Fraga
kellen.silva@pucrs.br
The Economics course at PUCRS prepares students for a wide range of areas, from the Financial and Capital Markets to the Public Sector.
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A course to experience the market within the university, with immersive classes from the first semesters through Tecnopuc Business, which connects students with real challenges in the corporate world and society.
At the Business School, all degrees are integrated: in the first two years you can connect with different areas, expand your opportunities for action and develop transversal management and business skills.
Qualified faculty, with research experience and market experience and flexible curriculum with different study certifications
At PUCRS, you can count on immersive experience spaces to learn in practice from the beginning of the course, connecting with companies, startups and other innovation environments.
Count on our global partnerships to develop and live international experiences in Portugal, France and in more than 26 countries around the world.
The Business School has several learning spaces for the development of practical activities, which complement the theory developed in the classroom and prepare for day-to-day work in the market.
Here you will find a complete education. In addition to the connection with other areas of the Business School in the first semesters, the curriculum includes learning paths, disciplines and immersive practices that train professionals prepared to understand – and solve – the economic problems of companies and society.
In addition, every 2 semesters you can count on career mentoring, which prepares you for the future and the challenges of the market.
See related coursesOur School is known for preparing the minds of the future, forming socially and environmentally responsible leaders and entrepreneurs.
Our courses allow students to experience the market within the University through Tecnopuc Business, which connects students with real challenges in the corporate world and society through immersive classes from the first semesters.
Are you curious to learn more about the School and the course?
Schedule a guided tour and come and see everything about your undergraduate course up close. This is the ideal time for you to explore the spaces and ask questions to course coordinators and professors.
Thousands of internship opportunities connect students to the job market during their undergraduate studies.
One of the best infrastructures in the country, on a unique and safe campus, with one of the best locations in Porto Alegre: central and easy to access.
Create projects that go beyond the classroom and connect to one of the largest innovation ecosystems, transforming your ideas into projects that positively impact the world.
Do an exchange during your undergraduate degree.
Check out which paths you can follow from this course and explore all the possibilities for a fluid training.
Undergraduate Studies
Economic Sciences: Economy
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