Study Bachelor of Arts in Economics at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Whether you're trying to reduce poverty, decide whether to buy or lease a car, or figure out how a company can make the best use of its employees' time, you're using economics. As an economics major, you'll see exactly how we apply economics every day in our professional and personal lives. UB's economics program is designed for people who want to make the world better (and more efficient) by understanding how we distribute money, land and other limited resources.What will I learn?As an economics major, you'll study foundational concepts like inflation, interest rates, wealth and trade-including how psychology helps shape our behavior. You'll learn how to gather data, analyze and develop economic policies, and present your findings. And you'll discover the role of applied economics throughout society as you take courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$28,500.00 per year

Living Expenses - 24900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$28,500.00 per year

Living Expenses - 24900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

North Campus

Flint Entrance,

Amherst,

Massachusetts,

14260, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

If you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school that prepare you to succeed at university. UB uses a 4.0 grading scale, and we expect applicants to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B, or 83 on a 100-point scale.