As a student of Business, Management and Economics you will investigate the world of accounting, business administration, economics, finance, human resources, information systems, international business, labor relations, management, marketing and public administration.

As a student in this area, you will develop analytical, management, communication and quantitative skills, increase your understanding of economic principles and disciplinary methods and learn about the effective use of information technologies to support your career or personal goals and aspirations as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Why choose a degree in Business, Management and Economics?

The practical skills and breadth of knowledge you obtain through your degree can prepare you for:

• Entry to or advancement in a business career,
• International business,
• Graduate school,
• Entrepreneurship,
• Teaching,
• Government service,
• Banking,
• Finance,
• Labor relations, and
• Marketing.

Degrees Available

As a regionally accredited college of the State University of New York, SUNY Empire State College offers the following degrees in the Business, Management and Economics area of study:

• Associate in Arts
• Associate in Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Professional Studies
• Combined B.A.¹/B.S./B.P.S. in Business, Management and Economics/M.A. in Community and Economic Development
• Combined B.S./B.P.S. in Business, Management and Economics/MBA in Business Management

Note: The Associate in Science degree provides a foundation in the core business areas (e.g., management) as preparation for further study. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Professional Studies degrees allow you to develop a full concentration within a business field. The key difference between the two bachelor’s degrees is that the B.S. requires more credits in the liberal studies component (e.g., humanities, social sciences). The majority of students pursue B.S. degrees, particularly if they are thinking about earning a graduate degree in the future.

Taking individual courses as a nondegree student also is possible and will offer you the same range and depth of courses and rigorous standards as matriculated undergraduate students.

Popular Concentrations

The Business, Management and Economics area presents opportunities to explore diverse aspects of, approaches to and experiences in the business world, including in:

• Economics,
• Entrepreneurship,
• Finance
• Information systems,
• International business,
• Labor relations,
• Marketing,
• Public administration, and
• Sustainability.

You can focus on a single area such as business administration, or create an interdisciplinary concentration that connects or combines perspectives exploring a theme or topic.

For detailed guidelines in Business, Management and Economics, go to the Business, Management and Economics Guidelines web page.

For sample degree programs in Business, Management and Economics, go to the Degree Program Plan Samples Business, Management and Economics web page.