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Economics Department

A comprehensive curriculum, distinctive learning opportunities and an accomplished dedicated faculty are among the many reasons for studying business economics or economics at SUNY Cortland.

Our business economics program offers coursework typical of a traditional business administration major, but with a much stronger foundation in economic theory and applied economics. You’ll be able to explore international trade and finance, economic development, money and banking, or environmental economics, plus interesting and timely topics related to government spending, globalization and the importance of politics and our economy.

Your classroom learning will be integrated with internships and other real-world experiences. You’ll also have opportunities to do research with faculty, such as examining the economic impact of the New York Jets summer training camp on Cortland County.

A Cortland economics degree offers ideal preparation for graduate or law school, or for a successful career in business, management, investing or public policy.



Economics Department News

Business ideas spark upcoming Innovation Day

May 5, 2026
This year’s event will see the induction of SUNY Cortland’s first members of a national honor society for entrepreneurship.

Cortland well represented at SUNY research conference

May 4, 2026
An ever larger group of SUNY Cortland students gathered for the one-day annual SUNY research event.

SUNY Cortland adds business student credential potential

April 10, 2026
The Certified Financial Analyst University Affiliation Program offers a new partnership with a global business institute.

Business economics teams advance in statewide competition

April 7, 2026
Two SUNY Cortland teams won the first round to bring their business startup ideas to the statewide level.

Author to speak on environmental activism

Oct. 3, 2025
Literary studies scholar Caroline Levine looks at environmental themes through the lens of form.