Meet the Department of Economics
Economics is a social science that studies how people, companies and governments respond to incentives, and the science behind complex social issues such as inflation, causes of recessions, poverty, discrimination and the future of work. In the Department of Economics, students embrace a rigorous curriculum that teaches students critical thinking and reasoning skills that are necessary to succeed in the labor market.
Experiential Learning
Our department provides experiential learning opportunities that deepen students’ understanding of the world beyond the classroom. These opportunities include:
- Serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant
- Gain first-hand experience in research while working alongside a faculty member
- Learn invaluable lessons from the professional world at an internship in the Buffalo area or elsewhere
Career-Focused
We are a data-focused and quantitative discipline where students can learn skills that will be valued in the labor market. Popular career fields in economics include financial services, insurance companies, consulting, retail management, marketing industries, non-profit research organizations and government agencies. Students also often go on to graduate study in law, public policy and economics.
Degrees
- BA in Economics
- BS in Economics
- MA in Economics
- MS in Econometric and Quantitative Economics
- PhD in Economics
Combined Degrees
- BA/MA in Economics
- BA/MS in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Joint Major
- BA in Economics and Mathematics
Minor
- Minor in Economics