Economics Department

The following courses meet the College's requirements for the bachelor of arts degree and the major in economics.

      *Note: The bachelor of arts degree requires proficiency in a foreign language. The Economics Department does not recognize American Sign Language as a Foreign Language.

Required College Core

Major in Economics [ECO]

**The economics major emphasizes critical thinking and creative
problem-solving skills, in addition to providing technical training
in the economics discipline. Students are encouraged to apply
analytical techniques to real world problems that are developed in
elective courses within the major. **

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L

• Banker
• Consultant
• Economist
• Financial analyst

A. Required Courses: 18 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Other: 15 additional credit hours of economics (ECO) courses
at the 300 level or above.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Major in Economics With a Concentration in International Political Economy and Public Policy [ECO/IPEP]

**This concentration is designed to give students a solid grounding
in the analysis of the contemporary international economy and
the key issues that face policymakers on the local, state, national
and international levels. **

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L

• City planner
• Labor activist
• Country analyst,import/export bank
• Nonprofit project manager

A. Required Courses: 9 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

C. International Political Economy and Public Policy – Applied
Courses: 18 credit hours (nine hours to be selected from each
of the following two categories*):

1.Public Policy in the Global Economy: 9 credit hours

2.International Political Economy: 9 credit hours

* Appropriate alternate courses, of a technical or interdisciplinary
nature, may be substituted for up to two of the six applied
courses (one in each category), in consultation with and with
the consent of the student’s advisor. Such courses may be
offered by the economics, geography, history, international
studies, philosophy, political science, sociology and other
departments.
** These courses may be taken to fulfill the requirements for
applied courses (C) if they are not taken to satisfy the
comparative approaches (B) requirements

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Major in Business Economics [BUSE]

**The major in business economics leads to the award of the
bachelor of arts or bachelor of science. The major is unique
among SUNY institutions in its emphasis on the development of
both technical and analytical skills in a strong liberal arts context.
Students may focus on one of the four concentrations
described below or may choose a different combination of
electives which will provide them with a broad perspective of
important issues.**

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L

• Economic consultant
• Entrepreneur
• Management
• Policy analyst

A. Required Core in Economics: 21 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Required Core in Management: 18 credit hours

C. Elective Courses: 12 credit hours

The requirements for this section may be met by either:

• A semester of study abroad or
• 12 credit hours of MGT 456: Co-op Education/Internship in
  Management or
• 12 credit hours to be divided among the following three broad
  perspective categories as described below:

*Three credit hours in Alternate Economic Theory selected from
the following courses:

*Three credit hours in International Economics selected from the
following courses:

*Three credit hours in Applied and Policy Perspectives selected
from the following courses:

*Three additional credit hours in any one of the above categories

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Major in Business Economics with a
concentration in Environmental Management
[BUSE/ENMG]

**The concentration in environmental management provides
students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the
various environmental issues that confront society.**

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L
• Cost benefit analyst
• Environmental consultant
• EPA economist
• Waste manager

A. Required Core in Economics: 21 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Required Core in Management: 18 credit hours

C. Elective Courses: 15 credit hours

*Nine credit hours:

*Six credit hours selected from the following courses:

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Major in Business Economics with a concentration
in Financial Management [BUSE/FMGT]

**The financial management concentration allows interested students
to pursue courses that will allow them to function well in any area
of finance. Proper financial management is an essential function of
organizations and an important skill for individuals as well.**

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L
• Banker
• Financial planner
• Mortgage analyst
• Stock broker

A. Required Core in Economics: 21 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites. In addition, a minimum grade of C- in ECO 352 is required before a student can declare a Financial Management concentration.

B. Required Core in Management: 18 credit hours

C. Elective Courses: 12 credit hours

• MGT 255: Principles of Accounting II

*And nine credit hours selected from the following courses:

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Major in Business Economics with a concentration
in Human Resource Management [BUSE/HRM]

**The increased realization of the importance and diversity of the
employees of an organization is captured in the concentration in
human resource management.**

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L
• Affirmative action officer
• Benefits administrator
• Compensation analyst
• Human resource manager

A. Required Core in Economics: 21 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Required Core in Management: 18 credit hours

C. Elective Courses: 12 credit hours selected from the following:

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Major in Business Economics with a concentration
in International Business and Economics [BUSE/IBE]

**The concentration in international business and economics
addresses the complexity of the economy through a variety of
international course offerings, including course work in economic
development, international trade and finance, and
comparative analysis of different economies.**

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L
• Exchange rate risk manager
• Foreign exchange trader
• Import/export manager
• International law and
business

A. Required Core in Economics: 21 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Required Core in Management: 18 credit hours

C. Elective Courses: 12 credit hours from the following courses:

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Dual major in Adolescence Education: Social
Studies and Economics (7-12) [SSA and ECO]

**Note: This program is currently undergoing curricular change.
Check with the department for updates.

**This program allows students who major in economics to
qualify for certification to teach adolescence education in social
studies (grades 7-12). It combines a major in economics with a
professional semester that consists of professional preparation
and student teaching.**

C A R E E R P O T E N T I A L
• High school teacher
• Consultant
• Economist
•Financial analyst

A. Required Courses in Economics: 18 credit hours

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics and Business Economics majors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Other: 15 additional credit hours of economics (ECO) at the
300 level or above

C. Additional Requirements: 24 credit hours

D. Other Professional Courses: 33 credit hours

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124

Minor in Economics [ECO]

A. Required Courses: 9 credit hours

• ECO 105: Political Economy and Social Thought
• ECO 110: Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECO 111: Principles of Microeconomics

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, and ECO 110 if taken as an elective) is required for all Management minors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Elective Courses: 6 credit hours

• Two economics electives (300 level or above).
  **Note: MGT courses do not count toward the minor in economics

  
  TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE MINOR: 15

Minor in Management [MGT]

A. Required Courses: 12 credit hours

• ECO 105: Political Economy and Social Thought
• MGT 250: Principles of Management
• MGT 254: Principles of Accounting I
• ECO 352: Finance

Note: A minimum grade of C- in the foundational classes (ECO 105, ECO 110, and ECO 111) is required for all Economics minors before taking upper-level courses that require these foundational classes as prerequisites.

B. Other Courses: 6 credit hours selected from the following:

• CAP elective above CAP 100
• ECO 111: Principles of Microeconomics
• PHI 233: Management Ethics
• MGT 253: Principles of Marketing
• MGT 254: Principles of Accounting I
• MGT 265: Business Law
• COM 302:Intercultural Communication or
  COM 303:International Communication or
  COM 320:Organizational Communication or
  COM 421:Mass Media Advertising or
  COM 422:Public Relations
• ECO 385: Human Resource Management

**Note: Economics majors pursuing a management minor cannot
count ECO 111 and ECO 385 toward both the economics major
and the management minor. ECO 111 will count toward the major,
and ECO 385 may count toward either the major or the minor.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE MINOR: 18

Minor in Political Economy and Public Policy [PEPP]

A. Required Course: 3 credit hours

• ECO 105: Political Economy and Social Thought

Note: A minimum grade of C- in ECO 105 is required for all Political Economy minors before taking upper-level courses that require this foundational class as a prerequisite.

B. Other Courses: 6 credit hours from the following:

• ECO 303: History of Economic Thought
• ECO 304: Comparative Economic Systems
• ECO 306: Comparative Approaches in Political Economy
• ECO 307: Marxian Economics
• ECO 402: Seminar in Economics

C. Other Courses: 3 credit hours from the following:

• ECO 300: Macroeconomic Theory
• ECO 306: Comparative Approaches in Political Economy
• ECO 325: Political Economy of Women
• ECO 326: Political Economy of Race and Class
• ECO 335: Resource and Environmental Economics
• ECO 383: Labor Economics
• ECO 393: Urban Economics
• ECO 432: Fiscal Economics
• ECO 482: Labor Market Analysis
• ECO 494: Regional Economics
• ECO 400: Advanced Topics (in fields related to public policy)

D. Other Courses: 3 credit hours from the following:

• ECO 304: Comparative Economic Systems
• ECO 311: Economic Development
• ECO 312: Economic Development in Latin America
• ECO 313: Economic Development of Asia
• ECO 441: International Trade
• ECO 443: International Finance
• ECO 400: Advanced Topics (in fields relating to
  international political economy)
• ECO 401: Co-op Education/Internship in Economics

**Note: MGT courses do not count toward the minor in political
economy and public policy.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE MINOR: 15

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