Buffalo State University 41 courses
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.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Economics Major Requirements | 27 credits |
| Select One Economics Major Concentration | 12-18 credits |
| Applied Economics Concentration | 12 credits |
| Financial Economics Concentration | 18 credits |
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 or MAT 161 | Applied Calculus I or Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Required Courses | 27 credits | |
Applied Economics Concentration Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 320 or ECO 325 | Managerial Economics or Industrial Organization | 3 |
| ECO 405 | History of Economic Thought | 3 |
Applied Economics Concentration Selected Courses
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Financial Economics Concentration Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 313 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 304 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| FIN 314 | Corporation Finance | 3 |
Financial Economics Concentration Selected Courses
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
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