PhD in Economics
Become a professional economist for a modern world
MS in Econometric and Quantitative Economics
Prepare for the future with this STEM-eligible degree
MA in Economics
Pursue an optional combined degree in law or education
Advanced Certificates
Enhance your graduate degree
BA in Economics
Explore the discipline and find what's right for you
Our Mission
The UB Department of Economics is dedicated to maintaining a positive, interactive and personal educational experience geared toward student success. To the best of our ability, we serve the needs of our undergraduate and graduate populations by engaging in cutting-edge research and continuously improving the design of our academic degree tracks, curriculum and courses.
Introducing the new Economics BS
Beginning Fall 2021, the Department of Economics offers two bachelor's degrees: Economics BA and Economics BS. The new BS program is STEM designated and emphasizes developing the mathematic and econometric skills that are increasingly in demand today.
Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference
Thanks to the generosity of Lynn Scarpati, the Economics Department is proud to inaugurate this annual conference in the Spring 2025 semester.
All undergraduate economics majors and all MA/MS students in Economics are eligible and are invited to participate. Non-economics majors with sufficient economics background are also eligible.
Participating students will present their papers in a conference format at the end of the Spring semester. The best and runner-up papers, selected by a faculty panel of judges, will be awarded $3,000 and $2,000, respectively.
For more information and to sign up to participate, please visit Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference.
