Transfer Planning for Economics

Transfer Planning for 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. 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):	________ (GE 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 Pol. Economy & Social Thought	________ (major required)
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): ECO 105 Pol. Economy & Social Thought	________ (major required)
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): ECO 315 African Economic Development	________ (major required)
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 (15 credits)
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics	___________________
ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics	___________________
MAT 201 Statistical Methods	___________________
ECO 352 Corporate Finance	___________________
ECO 431 Money and Banking (elective)	___________________

*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.