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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

Innovation Day brings students, businesses together

June 10, 2025
Real-world work gave participating economics students valuable experience as they plan their future careers.

SUNY Cortland plans Entrepreneurship Center in downtown Cortland

June 10, 2025
The university will transform TC3’s Main Street extension center into a development hub for students and local businesses.

Student entrepreneurs win a top spot in statewide competition

May 2, 2025
The creators of NIL Finder won $10,000 for their business plan and hope to begin operations this summer.

Success in New York competition is strictly business

April 22, 2025
Entrepreneurship students that presented start-up ideas advanced to statewide finals.

New internship program will help Cortland businesses

Feb. 10, 2025
The project is part of a national fellowship aimed at building university-community ties won by a SUNY Cortland economics professor.