BS in Economics

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The Department of Economics offers BA and BS degrees. The BS Economics is a STEM-designated program that focuses on mathematical and quantitative skills required to address societal problems and evaluate public policies. Students will gain theoretical and empirical skills to identify, analyze, and e

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The Department of Economics offers BA and BS degrees. The BS Economics is a STEM-designated program that focuses on mathematical and quantitative skills required to address societal problems and evaluate public policies. Students will gain theoretical and empirical skills to identify, analyze, and evaluate these issues.

The required courses offer rigorous training in mathematical and data analytical skills, but the large selection in elective courses allows students flexibility in designing a curriculum to meet individual concentration. Many graduates of BS Economics degree programs go on to obtain advanced degrees in economics, law, public policy, or political science. Some students build upon their experiential learning experiences to pursue careers in the private sector, politics, government, or non-profit organizations.

Degree Requirements

  • The BS in Economics requires a total of 120 course credits that consist of four credits of Calculus 1, 59 credits of Economics, a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all Economics courses, and an overall GPA of 2.0. The details of the requirements are explained in the table below. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their Academic Advisors and review their academic reports regularly to monitor their progress and be on the right track to graduation.
  • The BS in Economics includes rigorous training in data analysis. The program is appropriate for students interested in data analysis-oriented careers or graduate programs in economics or related fields. The Director of Undergraduate Studies is available to meet with students individually and discuss their goals and academic plans.

BS in Economics
Math Requirement

Courses Credits

MTH 121, 131, or 141 4
Required Courses

  • ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics
  • ECO 380 Economic Statistics and Data Analysis
  • ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory 1 
  • ECO 406 Microeconomic Theory 2
  • ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory
  • ECO 426 Financial Economics
  • ECO 443 Labor Economics
  • ECO 451 Mathematics for Economists
  • ECO 461 Econ. Forecasting and Fluctuations
  • ECO 467 Economics and Game Theory
  • ECO 469 Industrial Organization
  • ECO 480 Econometrics 1
  • ECO 481 Econometrics 2 44

Economics Upper-Level Elective Requirements
Five additional 400-level Economics courses selected from:

  • ECO 411 Health Economics
  • ECO 412 Environmental Economics
  • ECO 416 Economic Development
  • ECO 421 Urban Economics
  • ECO 434 International Finance
  • ECO 435 International Economics
  • ECO 440 Economics of Education
  • ECO 455 Information and Internet Economics
  • ECO 464 Public Economics 
  • ECO 468 Economics of Sports
  • ECO 485 Big Data and Machine Learning
  • ECO 493 Topics in International Economics
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    415 Fronczak Hall, North Campus NY 14260-1520, New York

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