Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology) (University at Buffalo)

Applicants will be assessed based on all the qualifications they have submitted. Meeting the minimum requirement does not mean automatic admission.

Accepted Entry Qualifications

The following qualifications are accepted:

• Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-Level)
• Polytechnic Diploma
• SIM Diploma
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Most recent 3 years of high school grade of ‘B’ equivalent to IB score 4.5. IB Diploma holders can expect up to 30 credit exemptions with a minimum of 30 total scores.
• SIM Management Foundation Studies (MFS) or its equivalent
• Qualifications equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. Average grade of ‘B’ or better.
• Students with Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-Level), Polytechnic Diploma and SIM Diploma may be considered for admission with advanced standing credits.

Equivalent International Qualifications

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Structure

• Blended learning. Activities, consultations, discussions, exercises, lectures, online learning and presentations.
• Each lesson consists of 1.5 hours of lecture and 1.5 hours of consultation.
• To ensure parity in standards, rigors of the program, integrity of the UB degree, more than 50% of modules are taught by US/overseas visiting faculty, covering the full semester throughout the entire program. The rest of the modules are taught by qualified local faculty with the experience and academic expertise approved by UB.
• Average teacher-student ratio = 1:46.
• Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed at least one month prior to course commencement if class cannot commence due to low take up rate.

Modules

Prerequisite Modules for Economics

• ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
• ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
• MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)

Required Modules for Economics

• ECO 380 Economic Statistics and Data Analysis (3 credits)
• ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory 1 (3 credits)
• ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)
• ECO 480 Econometrics I (3 credits)
• 5 Upper-level ECO Elective courses (15 credits)
• Economics Elective at any level (8 credits)

Required Modules for Sociology

• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)
• SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (4 credits)
• SOC 349 Classical Sociological Theory (3 credits)
• 8 Sociology Electives (24 credits)
• – at least seven courses (21 credits) must be 300/400 level.

UB Curriculum

• UB Seminar (3 credits)
• Foundations (21 credits)
• Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
• Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
• Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
• Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
• Diversity in the United States (3 credits)
• Pathways (18 – 19 credits)
  • Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
  • Global Pathways (9 – 10 credits)
• UBC 399 UB Curriculum Capstone (1 credit)

Assessment & Attendance

• The normal module load for students is 12 to 15 credit hours a semester.
• Students may register for modules and make changes to their class schedule. Students who choose to drop or resign from any modules, are on official leave of absence or have to repeat any failed modules, may take more than three years to complete their studies.
• Continuous assessment comprises tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, presentations, participations and activities scheduled throughout the semester.
• The final exam is held in the 2 - 3 weeks after the semester ends.
• Students progress through each semester till they satisfactorily complete the conferral requirements.
• Attendance requirement:
• Local students – Minimum attendance requirement as stipulated by UB or 75%, whichever is higher.
• International students – Minimum attendance requirement is 90% as mandated by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA).