Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Economics, (ECO), B.S. or B.A.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENGL 100 (required GE) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENGL 101 (required GE) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
______ (required GE) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
______ (required GE) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Pre-calculus |
MATH 135 (GE & major required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): |
______ (required GE) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
_____________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): ECO 105 Pol. Economy & Social Thought |
no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required) |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
_____________________ |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required) |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required) |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable) |
_______ 101 (required for B.S. and B.A.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECON 121 |
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ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics |
ECON 120 |
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MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
MATH 200 |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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ECO 431 Money and Banking |
BUAD 222 |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Economics
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- Students can choose to add the International Political Economy and Public Policy concentration to this program.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Economics
Develop your critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills as you receive technical training in the economics discipline. You’ll be encouraged to apply analytical techniques to real world problems, and you have the freedom to tailor your studies based on your interests when you round out your schedule with electives.
Career Potential
- Banker
- Economist
- Consultant
- Financial Analyst
What Will I Learn?
You’ll be able to explore
- International trade and finance
- Economic development
- Money and banking
- Environmental economics
Plus, interesting and timely topics related to
- Government spending
- Globalization
- The importance of politics and our economy
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.