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Economics, BS

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Return to: Academic Degrees and Programs The economics curriculum provides an understanding of the origins, characteristics, and functions of global economic organizations. Students learn to appraise the functioning of the economy and proposals for the economy’s improvement, develop skills in economic analysis, study current institutional arrangements and their consequences, and the effects of individual and collective actions on the economic process. The Bachelor of Science in Economics offers three specializations: economic analysis, financial economics, and economic policy analysis. Economic analysis is the most quantitative specialization and should appeal to students planning careers requiring the more technical tools of economic theory and econometrics. It is a basic preparation for graduate training in economics, although additional coursework in advanced mathematics and statistics is suggested for those planning to pursue a PhD. Financial economics is offered for students planning employment or graduate financial analysis studies. Economic policy analysis combines empirical statistical tools with additional exposure to courses outside economics related to policy analysis. It is offered for students seeking careers in public policy and planning or graduate study in government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_65637110
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    University General Education Requirements

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      Harpur College Requirements

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        Major Requirements

        0 items

          Course Requirements

          6 items
          1. ECON 160
            Principles of Microeconomics
            Not resolved to a course
          2. ECON 162
            Principles Of Macroeconomics
            Not resolved to a course
          3. ECON 360
            Microeconomic Theory
            Not resolved to a course
          4. ECON 362
            Macroeconomic Theory
            Not resolved to a course
          5. ECON 366
            Statistical Methods *
            Not resolved to a course
          6. Additional courses, based on student’s selected specialization:
            Not resolved to a course

          Economics Analysis Specialization

          11 items
          1. ECON 466
            Introduction To Econometrics
            Not resolved to a course
          2. OR ECON 456
            Data Analysis in Economics
            Not resolved to a course
          3. ECON 461
            ECON 462 , ECON 467 or ECON 483K ; ECON 611 may be substituted with approval
            Not resolved to a course
          4. MATH 224
            Differential Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          5. AND MATH 225
            Integral Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          6. MATH 226
            Integration Tech & Application
            Not resolved to a course
          7. AND MATH 227
            Infinite Series
            Not resolved to a course
          8. MATH 304
            Linear Algebra
            Not resolved to a course
          9. MATH 323
            Calculus III
            Not resolved to a course
          10. Two full courses (or equivalent) chosen from courses in economics numbered above 110, no more than one of which may be numbered in the 100s, or from the following courses in mathematics or computer science: MATH 314, 357, 371, 447, 448, 461, 471, 478, CS 140. Other mathematics courses numbered 300 and above may be substituted after approval by the economics undergraduate director
            Not resolved to a course
          11. Three additional full courses (or equivalent) chosen from economics courses numbered 400-489 (hence practica, internships and honors courses do not count for this requirement)
            Not resolved to a course

          Financial Economics Specialization

          10 items
          1. One of the following options
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MATH 220
            Calculus for Business & Management OR
            Not resolved to a course
          3. MATH 224
            Differential Calculus AND MATH 225 Integram Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          4. ECON 466
            Introduction to Econometrics
            Not resolved to a course
          5. ECON 467
            Economic Forecasting OR ECON 456 Data Analysis in Economics
            Not resolved to a course
          6. One introductory computer science course such as:
            Not resolved to a course
          7. CS 105
            Introduction to Computing
            Not resolved to a course
          8. CS 110
            Programming Concepts & Applications
            Not resolved to a course
          9. ACCT 211
            Financial Accounting
            Not resolved to a course
          10. FIN 311
            Financial Management
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          4 items
          1. Five other full courses in economics numbered above 110, or their equivalent, of which:
            Not resolved to a course
          2. no more than one may be chosen from courses numbered in the 100s
            Not resolved to a course
          3. at least three must be chosen from courses numbered 400-489; and,
            Not resolved to a course
          4. at least three must be chosen from the following list of courses: ECON 350, 414, 416, 436, 437, 439, 440, 442, 445, 450, 454, 456, 458, 459, 461, 462, 483C, 483F 483K, 483M, 481F. The department may also designate special topics courses as suitable to satisfy this requirement.
            Not resolved to a course

          Economics Policy Analysis

          7 items
          1. MATH 220
            Calculus For Business & Mgmt OR
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MATH 224
            Differential Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          3. AND MATH 225
            Integral Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          4. ECON 445
            Public Economics or an approved 400 level economics course
            Not resolved to a course
          5. ECON 466
            Introduction To Econometrics
            Not resolved to a course
          6. OR ECON 456
            Data Analysis in Economics
            Not resolved to a course
          7. CS 105
            Intro To Computing (CS 110 also accepted)
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          5 items
          1. Two courses chosen from either PLSC or ENVI or another course approved by the director of undergraduate studies. PLSC courses used to satisfy this requirement must be numbered above 300
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Five other full courses in economics numbered above 110, or their equivalent, of which:
            Not resolved to a course
          3. at least three are numbered 400-489; and,
            Not resolved to a course
          4. at least three must be chosen from the following list of courses: ECON 331, 413, 414, 415, 416, 430, 431, 433, 436, 437, 440, 443, 444, 448, 450, 456, 458, 459, 461, 462, 483c, 483k, 483m. The department may also designate special topics courses as suitable to satisfy this requirement
            Not resolved to a course
          5. No more than one may be chosen from courses numbered in the 100s
            Not resolved to a course

          Additional Information About the Program

          3 items
          1. A course in which a student earns a grade of C- or less is not acceptable as a prerequisite and may not be used to fulfill the requirements for the major in economics. A course taken under the Pass/Fail option may not be used to fulfill the requirements for prerequisites or the major.
            Not resolved to a course
          2. A B- or better grade in MATH 220 is acceptable in lieu of MATH 224/225 for the BS in Financial Economics and the BS in Economic Policy Analysis.
            Not resolved to a course
          3. College-level calculus (such as MATH 224/225 or MATH 220) and statistics (such as MATH 147) are required for an economics major. If students do not place into MATH 224, then MATH 223 and, if needed, MATH 108 are also required to complete the major. If students are not placed into MATH 147, then MATH 107 is also required to complete the major.
            Not resolved to a course
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