Bachelor of Science in AI and Quantitative Economics

University at Buffalo - SUNY

If you like math and data-and you want to use AI to predict economic outcomes and help people-you’ve found the perfect match. In this one-of-a-kind program, you’ll combine your interests in economics, AI and data science to work on real-world problems. (Simply put, ''quantitative'' economics means using models and data to understand and anticipate results). Now, imagine your future using AI to support business decisions, improve the impact of public schools or distribute food to communities in need. Sound like something you’d enjoy? Then put this major at the top of your list.

What will I learn?

In this program, you’ll learn about the technical aspects of AI and how it’s transforming society, how to use AI tools to analyze economic data, and the best ways to share your insights. You’ll start by learning about the properties of data, different types of AI platforms (including their biases and ethical implications), and how AI tools can be built by society, for society. You’ll study macro and microeconomics, how AI affects economic policymaking, and econometrics (how to use data and statistics to find solutions). Finally, you’ll choose a series of economics electives based on your interests in finance, the environment, health or other topics-and take a capstone course where you bring together everything you’ve learned and apply it to address a specific problem.