Economics (B.S.)
BS-NS ECO
Economics and Finance Department
Bachelor of Science (HEGIS 2204)
Classroom Building B207
(716) 878-4606
The B.S. degree program in economics provides a solid foundation in the basic skills and analytical techniques that are necessary to understand changes in the broad economic environment and be able to formulate decisions as consumers, resource owners, and managerial personnel in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Students choose a concentration in either applied economics or financial economics and complete additional required courses and specialized electives. Both concentrations prepare students for entry-level management positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and provide excellent preparation for graduate work in business administration, economics, and law. Financial economics is the rigorous study of financial markets (bonds, derivatives, swaps, and equities) and their related institutions.
Transfer Students
Most courses taken at an accredited institution and relevant to the B.S. degree program will be accepted, but the majority of courses applied to the major must be courses completed at Buffalo State. In most cases, grades for transfer courses will be used in computing the required GPA for admission into the program.
Admission Requirements
Transfer or uncommitted students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in previous college credits.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Foundations Requirements | ||
| 33-39 credit hours | 33-39 | |
| Economics Major Requirements (39-45 credit hours) | ||
| Required Courses (27 credit hours) | ||
| BUS 312 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ECO 201 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO 202 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO 305 | STATISTICS FOR ECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO 307 | INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO 308 | INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO 424 | ECONOMETRICS | 3 |
| ECO 490 | SENIOR SEMINAR | 3 |
| MAT 126 | APPLIED CALCULUS I | 4 |
| or MAT 161 | CALCULUS I | |
| Concentrations (12-18 credit hours) | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: 1 | 12-18 | |
| All College Electives | ||
| 36-48 credit hours | 36-48 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
It is strongly recommended that students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in economics also complete, as a minimum, MAT 161, MAT 162, and MAT 202.
| 1 | Students are required to select one of two concentrations. Only 3 credit hours of ECO 488, ECO 495, or ECO 499 may be included. |
Applied Economics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 320 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | 3 |
| or ECO 325 | INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION | |
| ECO 405 | HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT | 3 |
| Select at least 6 credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| LABOR ECONOMICS | ||
| ECONOMICS OF LABOR RELATIONS | ||
| WOMEN IN THE ECONOMY | ||
| MONEY AND BANKING | ||
| URBAN ECONOMICS | ||
| PUBLIC FINANCE | ||
| THE ECONOMICS OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LAW | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | ||
| COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS | ||
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | ||
| REGIONAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS | ||
| INTERNSHIP (3-12) | ||
| SPECIAL PROJECT (1-3) | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-12) | ||
| INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Financial Economics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 313 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ECO 304 | MONEY AND BANKING | 3 |
| FIN 314 | CORPORATION FINANCE | 3 |
| Select at least 9 credit hours from the following: | 9 | |
| INTERNSHIP (3-12) | ||
| SPECIAL PROJECT (1-3) | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY (3-12) | ||
| ESTATE PLANNING | ||
| TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | ||
| INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ||
| CASES IN CORPORATION FINANCE | ||
| ADVANCED CORPORATION FINANCE | ||
| DERIVATIVE SECURITIES | ||
| BOND MARKETS | ||
| MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |