The Department of Economics offers two undergraduate major degree paths: BA and BS. Both degrees will prepare you for positions in business, finance, law, and public service, among others!
The BA program is designed for students who plan to pursue careers directly after graduation, though it will also prepare students for possible graduate study in a related field. It offers a broad mix of economic theory and empirical analysis, with the purpose of preparing students to enter a broad range of careers having developed the necessary skills to understand and analyze many of the important questions facing us today. The BA degree path complements studies in other fields such as political science, philosophy, mathematics, and social science, among others.
The BS program is STEM designated and emphasizes developing the mathematic and econometric skills that are increasingly in demand today. Students are offered the opportunity to practice conducting economic analysis in a number of important fields, including finance, health, labor, and education. Due to this quantitative focus and the slightly more rigorous course of study, the BS program is good preparation for entry into analytical positions or for graduate programs in economics.
All upper-level elective credits must be completed at the University at Buffalo.
Math Recommendations: It is recommended that students considering graduate studies in economics take MTH 141, MTH 141, and additional mathematics courses, particularly MTH 309 Introduction to Linear Algebra and MTH 431 Introduction to Real Variables I.
