Why study Public Economics?

Are you interested in working in the nonprofit sector or in government? The Graduate Certificate in Public Economics provides students with the economic principles and analytical tools needed to understand and address challenges in the public sector.

Through this certificate, students develop a strong foundation in economic analysis, policy evaluation, and data-driven decision-making related to public programs and institutions. The curriculum emphasizes the use of empirical methods, economic modeling, and statistical programming to analyze data and evaluate policies across areas such as public health, education, environmental policy, and government programs.

Students also gain experience analyzing government datasets, applying quantitative techniques, and communicating insights through written and oral presentations. Graduates of the Public Economics Certificate demonstrate to employers that they possess the analytical skills and economic knowledge needed to support policy analysis, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making in public service organizations.

Admission Requirements

Review Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements on the Lindner website.  

Graduates can apply economic analysis and policy evaluation skills in roles related to policy analysis, economic research, and public sector strategy across organizations such as government agencies, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations, and research institutions.

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Certificates are granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required course work, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or more. Certificates must be completed within five years of acceptance into the program. All students must contract for graduation. 

Certificate programs are not eligible for transfer students as students must complete the entire certificate program in residence. 

Graduate certificates are designed to be completed on a part-time basis and are not available to international applicants who require full-time status. International students can complete graduate certificates as part of a graduate degree program.

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The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and less than 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation. 

Contact Information

Carl H. Lindner College of Business Admissions
Carl H. Lindner Hall
Cincinnat, OH 45221
(513) 556-7020
graduate@uc.edu

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Program Code: 22GC-PECON-GC