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Transfer Planning Business Economics

Transfer Planning for Business Economics, B.A. or B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer.  The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits.  Of those, 27 major-required credits for a B.S. and 22 major required credits for a B.A. can be transferred.  Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at current college

Communication 1 (GEC1):  CPN 100 Writing Studies I

________ (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2):  CPN 101 Writing Studies II

________ (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP):  MGT 454 Strategic Management

________ (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

________ (GE required)

Mathematics (GEMA):  MAT 115 Pre-calculus

________ (GE & major required)

Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):

________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU):

____________________

Social Sciences (GESS): ECO 105 Political Economy & Social Thought

________ (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

____________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):  ECO 105 Political Economy & Social Thought

________ (major required)

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

____________________

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable)

_____ Level I (required for B.S. & B.A.)
_____ Level II (required for B.A.)
_____ Level III (required for B.A.)
_____ Level IV (required for B.A.)

Additional Major-Requirements

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics

_____________________

ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics

_____________________

ECO 221 Economic Statistics or MAT 201 Statistical Methods

_____________________

MGT 250 Principles of Management

_____________________

MGT 253 Principles of Marketing

_____________________

MGT 254 Principles of Accounting I

_____________________

CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications

_____________________

ECO 401 Co-op Education/Internship in Economics (elective)

_____________________

 * For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path. 

Business 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 a concentration to this program. You can choose from International Business Economics, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, or Environmental Management.   Only Bachelors of Arts (BA) students can add the International Business Economics concentration due to the increased foreign language requirement.
  • If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

 About Business Economics

You’ll integrate economic theory and applied economics with an emphasis on management with this unique among SUNY institutions degree. Your course work will be typical of a traditional business administration major but with an emphasis on the development of both technical and analytical skills in a strong liberal arts context. 

Career Potential

  • Economic consultant
  • Management
  • Entrepreneur
  • Policy analyst

What Will I Learn?

  • International trade and finance
  • Economic development
  • Money and banking
  • Environmental economics
  • 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.