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B.A. in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Make numbers speak, and the world listen. 

The Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at Tecnológico de Monterrey prepares you to make strategic decisions with both local and global impact. From your very first semester, you’ll be part of an ecosystem that connects theory with practice and data with purpose. You’ll analyze complex phenomena at different scales: from the decision-making of individuals and companies to policy design.

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Your career at Tec
Program Curriculum
Campus offering the program

Can you imagine understanding how a global decision impacts your everyday life?

 

Who is this program for?

At Economics Tec, you’ll learn to analyze, propose, and transform realities. 

Get ready to create strategies that address economic, social, and financial challenges with real impact.

 We look for individuals with:

  • Analytical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Problem-solving skills

How far can this program take you?

 

Graduate Profile

At Economics Tec, you’ll be trained to understand how the decisions that move the world are made—and, most importantly, how to improve them. You’ll become a change-maker with a global vision, digital tools, and solutions that impact businesses, governments, and people.

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What you'll learn

  What you'll be able to do

Career Paths

  • Analyze economic decisions and their global impact
  • Design sustainable solutions to complex problems
  • Generate forecasts using data and analytical methods
  • Develop opportunities with both economic and social value
  • Design sustainable solutions based on economic principles.
  • Develop forecasts and make decisions based on economic data.
  • Analyze social and economic phenomena from a scientific perspective.
  • Create value propositions with economic, social, and environmental impact.
  • Communicate your ideas clearly, with sound ethical and scientific reasoning.
  • Strategic consulting
  • International organizations (OECD, World Bank)
  • Financial institutions and investment banks
  • Fintech startups
  • Economic research
  • Public sector
  • Private companies

Experiencing Economics at Tec

(Video in Spanish)

 

 

 

Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Government

“At Tec’s School of Social Sciences and Government, we develop leaders capable of facing today’s political, social, and economic challenges with an interdisciplinary approach and a strong theoretical and methodological foundation. Degrees such as Economics, Law, International Relations, and Government evolve to respond to the needs of a constantly changing society. Our graduates excel in public policy management, social projects, and key roles in governmental and private institutions, thanks to their global and strategic vision.”

— Edna Jaime Treviño, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Government

What Makes the Economics Program (LEC) at Tec Unique
  • Ranked #1 in Mexico and #3 in LATAM in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in Economics and Econometrics (2025).
  • 95% employability, with graduates excelling in the public, private, and financial sectors.
  • Possibility of dual national degrees: combine Economics with International Relations, Government and Public Transformation, or Law.
  • Global network of partners such as Yale, the London School of Economics, and the Bank of Mexico that strengthen your academic and professional experience.
Scholarships and Financial Aid

At Tec, talent transforms realities
That’s why we offer a wide range of scholarships and financial support—so nothing stands in the way of your journey. Discover the opportunities waiting for you.

Economics at Tec

# 1
Economics & Econometrics - mejores disciplinas académicas en México
Rankings by Subject 2025
# 3
Economics & Econometrics - en Latinoamérica
De acuerdo al Qs Ranking 2025
# 116
Economics & Econometrics
De acuerdo al Qs Ranking 2025
# 185
a nivel mundial entre +1,300 instituciones
De acuerdo al Qs Ranking 2025
Aprende mediante una experiencia Integral
1st and 2nd semester
1st and 2nd semester

From the very beginning, you will be involved in real-world projects that allow you to understand how markets, institutions, and economic decisions work. You will acquire the quantitative, analytical, and social foundations that underpin your studies as an economist, while discovering your purpose and the impact you can have.

3rd to 6th semester
3rd to 6th semester

You will develop advanced skills in data analysis, scenario modeling, and problem-solving. You will participate in real-world challenges, collaborating with partners such as the Bank of Mexico, the OECD, and FEMSA.  You can also gain international experience and pursue specialized coursework in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields. This program helps you define your professional profile and prepares you for specialization.

7th and 8th semester
7th and 8th semester

Make your mark: You will lead strategic projects in real-world settings, integrate your knowledge of applied economics, and tackle complex problems with a critical, ethical, and global perspective. You can pursue research opportunities, start your own business, or prepare for postgraduate studies at prestigious international universities.

Work hand in hand with:

Yale
Banco Base
Actinver
CANACINTRA
Banorte

 

Get to know your curriculum
1 Semester
  • Elective Course Mathematics and Science
  • Global Challenges
  • Induction to the Social Service
  • Logic and Scientific Thinking
  • Macroeconomic Outlook of Mexico
  • Mathematical Thinking
  • Political Philosophy
  • Tec Week Elective I
2 Semester
  • Academic English
  • Elective Course Humanities and Fine Arts
  • Exploration Topic
  • Introduction to Legal Science and Law
  • Microeconomics
  • Social Data Analytics
  • Tec Week Elective II
  • Tec Week Elective III
3 Semester
  • Behavioral Economics Applied to Finance
  • Elective Course Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • History of Thought and International Economics
  • Incentives in Consumption and Production
  • Macroeconomic Policy: Short Run Analysis
  • Mathematical Economics I
  • Tec Week Elective IV
  • Tec Week Elective V
4 Semester
  • Disciplinary Tec week
  • Econometric Methods I: Economic Forecasting
  • Elective Course Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Game Theory and Information Economics
  • Mathematical Economics II
  • Money and Financial Capital
  • Public Economics and Project Evaluation
  • Tec Week Elective VI
5 Semester
  • Applied Economics and Computational Tools
  • Dynamic Macroeconomics and Economic Growth
  • Econometric Methods II: Causal Inference
  • Elective Course Ethics and Citizenship
  • Equilibrium and Market Failure
  • Professional Life Planning
  • Strategic Decisions and Economic Competition
  • Tec Week Elective VII
6 Semester
  • Professional Elective I
  • Professional Elective II
  • Professional Elective III
  • Professional Elective IV
  • Professional Elective V
  • Professional Elective VI
  • Tec Week Elective IX
  • Tec Week Elective VIII
7 Semester
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V
  • Elective VI
  • Tec Week Elective X
  • Tec Week Elective XI
8 Semester
  • Applied Research: Contemporary Challenges
  • Elective Multidisciplinary Professional
  • Strategies and Guides for the Final Degree Exam
  • Tec Week Elective XII

The courses in the curriculum are subject to change without prior notice. To view the most up-to-date version, please check this page.

Broaden your profile with Tec Concentrations 


Specialize in key areas of your program and add unique value to your education. Deepen your knowledge with disciplinary concentrations or expand your skill set through transversal concentrations that complement your career path. 

Disciplinary

  • Strategic communication
  • Applied economics and data science for the public good
  • Public economics and sustainable development
  • Economics and finance
  • Art and technology incubator
  • Data journalism
  • Digital journalism

Cross-disciplinary

  • Data analytics and artificial intelligence tools
  • Quality of life and well-being
  • Mexican culture
  • Design, innovation, and technological entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship in action
  • Family businesses, sustainability, and legacy
  • Government and public transformation
  • Social innovation
  • Purpose-driven businesses
  • Financial insights for decision-making

Program availability by campus

This undergraduate program is taught in Spanish. See the campuses where it’s offered below.

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Ciudad JuárezUp to 2° semester
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Estado de MéxicoFull
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GuadalajaraUp to 2° semester
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HidalgoUp to 2° semester
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LeónUp to 2° semester
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MonterreyFull
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PueblaFull
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QuerétaroUp to 2° semester
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Santa FeFull
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SinaloaUp to 2° semester
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Sonora NorteUp to 2° semester
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TolucaUp to 2° semester
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ChihuahuaUp to 2° semester
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Ciudad de MéxicoFull
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