BS-AS 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

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. 

Applied Economics Concentration

Financial Economics Concentration