Undergraduate Overview
Discover how economics shapes the world—and your future.
Economics is the study of choice. It helps us understand how people, businesses and governments decide how to use limited resources—whether that’s time, money or energy. At UB, you’ll explore how economies work and how your ideas can help make them better. Whether you want to work in business, influence policy, dive into data or change the world, a degree in economics sets you up for success.
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✔ Expert Faculty – Learn from top researchers and award-winning professors
✔ Flexible Degree Options – Choose between a BA or a STEM-designated BS
✔ Hands-On Learning – Apply economic theories to real-world data and policy analysis
✔ Career-Ready Skills – Gain analytical, quantitative and communication expertise
✔ Multiple Career Paths – Prepare for jobs in business, finance, government, law or data science
- BA in Economics – Ideal for double majors, career-focused students or those considering grad school
- BS in Economics – A STEM-designated program with a focus on math, quantitative analysis, policy evaluation or grad school
- Joint Major – Combine economics with another discipline for a customized career path
- BA/MA in Economics – Fast-track to your graduate education with this combined degree option
- BA/MS in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (EQE) – A STEM-designated program that develops expertise in data-driven economic analysis
- Minor in Economics – Enhance your major with a strong foundation in economic principles
At UB, undergraduate economics students graduate with in-demand skills that prepare them for careers or graduate school.
- Master the fundamentals of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics
- Analyze and interpret data to uncover economic trends
- Use statistical methods to build economic and econometric models
- Evaluate policies using economic theory and data-driven insights
- Communicate economic findings effectively through writing and presentations
Beyond the classroom
- Be a Teaching Assistant (TA) – Gain leadership and instructional experience in introductory courses
- Conduct Research – Work alongside faculty on real-world economic studies
- Explore Careers in Economics – From finance to government to law to academia, your economics degree opens many doors
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants instruct students in introductory economics courses
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