• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Why study Economics BA/MA at UB?

The Department of Economics offers a comprehensive curriculum integrating economic theory with applied topics, including education and health economics, econometrics and statistical analysis, international trade and finance, urban and regional economics, information and Internet economics, and industrial organization and regulation. Among the topics discussed are the interaction of consumers and producers, behavioral economics, market equilibrium, investment and savings, employment and unemployment, monetary policy and the role of the FED, economic development and emerging markets, and government taxation and spending.

Economics is the study of scarcity and its implications for the optimal use of resources, production of goods and services, advances in technology and welfare over time and a myriad of other issues of vital concern to individuals and society. The central challenge of economics is to determine the most effective use of resources to improve individual and social welfare.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:

• How to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the basic principles and terminology of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
• How to demonstrate the ability to read, evaluate and interpret general economic information.
• How to demonstrate the ability to understand and use basic statistics.
• How to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the subject areas covered by the elective courses.
• Math proficiency through calculus I and II.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form.

Career Outlook

Career Choices

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Auditor
• Bank officer
• City manager
• Consultant
• Controller
• Educator
• Environmental economist
• Foreign exchange trader
• Forensic economist
• Insurance agent
• Investment advisor
• Personnel manager
• Policy economist
• Political scientist
• Securities analyst
• Statistician
• Stockbroker
• Systems analyst
• Trust officer
• Underwriter
• Urban planner

Career Hints

The most popular careers in economics are in financial services, including: brokerage firms, investment banks, retail banks and insurance companies. However, economics is applicable in so many fields that our graduates are now working in such varied areas as consulting, retail management, consumer goods industries, advertising, publishing, the health sector, not-for-profit research organizations, U.S. government agencies and various organizations.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Admission to UB’s freshman class is selective and is based in part on the quality of your secondary school academic record and the number of spaces available in the class. You should feel confident applying to UB if you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school to help prepare you to be successful at university. UB uses a 4.0 grading scale and we expect students applying here 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. English Language Scores: The minimum score of TOEFL IBT is 70, the minimum score TOEFL PBT is 523, the minimum score of IELTS is 6.0, the minimum score of PTE is 50, CAEL 70, CanTEST 4.5, Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) score 185; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score 185, IB Higher Level English a Literature 4, IB Higher Level English a Language and Literature 4.

课程信息

学制：全日制(5 年)

学费：US$24,740.00 (¥ 160,164) /年

开学时间：2022八月30日

申请截止日期：预计在November 2022

留学地点：University at Buffalo, The State University Of New York12 Capen Hall,BUFFALO,New York,14260, United States