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AI and Quantitative Economics BS

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
If you like math and data-and you want to use AI to predict economic outcomes and help people-you’ve found the perfect match. In this one-of-a-kind program, you’ll combine your interests in economics, AI and data science to work on real-world problems. (Simply put, “quantitative” economics means using models and data to understand and anticipate results). Now, imagine your future using AI to support business decisions, improve the impact of public schools or distribute food to communities in need. Sound like something you’d enjoy? Then put this major at the top of your list.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_be45eb61
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Admission Criteria

0 items

    Major Requirements

    0 items

      Math Core (4 credits)

      Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 4 items
      1. Choose one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MTH 121LR
        Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. MTH 131LR
        Mathematical Analysis for Management
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. MTH 141LR
        College Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      AI and Society Core (15 credits)

      Choose 2 of the following · Choose two of the following AI & Society Electives: · 7 items
      1. AI 101LEC
        AI & Society
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. AI 111LEC
        AI & Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. AI 211LEC
        Technological Disruption and Diffusion
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. Choose two of the following AI & Society Electives:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. AI 321LEC
        AI & Policy
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. AI 323LEC
        AI and Social Structures
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. AI 325LEC
        AI & The Information Environment
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      AI and Technology Core (16 credits)

      4 items
      1. AI 220LR
        Applied Linear Algebra and Probability for AI
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. AI 300LR
        Applied Machine Learning
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. CSE 115LLR
        Introduction to Computer Science I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. CSE 116LLB
        Introduction to Computer Science II
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Bridge Courses (6 credits)

      2 items
      1. ECO 475LEC
        Artificial Intelligence and Economic Policy
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. ECO 485SEM
        Big Data and Application of Machine Learning in Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      AI in Quantitative Economics Core (38 credits)

      Choose 4 of the following · Choose four of the following ECO Advanced Electives: · 19 items
      1. ECO 181LD
        Introduction to Macroeconomics
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. ECO 182LD
        Introduction to Microeconomics
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. ECO 380LEC
        Economic Statistics and Data Analysis
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. ECO 405LEC
        Microeconomic Theory 1
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. ECO 407LEC
        Macroeconomic Theory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. ECO 461SEM
        Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. ECO 480LEC
        Econometrics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. ECO 481LEC
        Econometrics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. Choose four of the following ECO Advanced Electives:
        Not resolved to a course
      10. ECO 411LEC
        Health Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. ECO 412LEC
        Environmental Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. ECO 416LEC
        Economic Development
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. ECO 421LEC
        Urban Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. ECO 426LEC
        Financial Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      15. ECO 434LEC
        International Finance
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      16. ECO 440LEC
        Economics of Education
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      17. ECO 443SEM
        Labor Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      18. ECO 464SEM
        Public Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      19. ECO 469SEM
        Industrial Organization
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      AI and Society Capstone (3 credits)

      1 item
      1. AI 494LR
        AI and Society Capstone
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Additional Degree Requirements Include

      2 items
      1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Elective courses as needed to complete the 122 credit hour total
        Not resolved to a course

      Academic Requirements

      2 items
      1. A minimum overall GPA of 2.000
        Not resolved to a course
      2. A minimum AI and Quantitative Economics GPA of 2.500
        Not resolved to a course

      Curricular Plan

      39 items
      1. UB Seminar
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. CSE 115LLR
        Introduction to Computer Science I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. ENG 105LEC
        Writing and Rhetoric
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. CSE 116LLB
        Introduction to Computer Science II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      6. ENG 105LEC
        Writing and Rhetoric
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      7. Pathway
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. MTH 141LR
        College Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      9. AI 101LEC
        AI & Society
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. ECO 181LD
        Introduction to Macroeconomics
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      11. Pathway
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. Pathway
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. AI 111LEC
        AI & Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      15. ECO 182LD
        Introduction to Microeconomics
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      16. ECO 380LEC
        Economic Statistics and Data Analysis
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      17. Pathway
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      18. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      19. ​Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      20. AI 211LEC
        Technological Disruption and Diffusion
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      21. AI 220LR
        Applied Linear Algebra and Probability for AI
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      22. ECO 405LEC
        Microeconomic Theory 1
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      23. ECO 407LEC
        Macroeconomic Theory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      24. ECO 480LEC
        Econometrics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      25. AI 300LR
        Applied Machine Learning
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      26. Communication Literacy 2
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      27. ECO 475LEC
        Artificial Intelligence and Economic Policy
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      28. ECO 481LEC
        Econometrics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      29. ECO Advance Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      30. AI & Society Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      31. ECO Advance Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      32. ECO Advance Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      33. Pathway
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      34. UBC 399MNT
        UB Curriculum Capstone
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      35. AI 494LR
        AI and Society Capstone
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      36. AI & Society Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      37. ECO 461SEM
        Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      38. ECO 485SEM
        Big Data and Application of Machine Learning in Economics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      39. ECO Advance Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
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