Applied Economics - Information and Internet Economics Specialization Advanced Certificate

The program in Information and Internet economics is a cooperative venture of the Departments of Economics, Computer Science and Engineering, School of Informatics, the Management Sciences and Systems program and the School of Law. The program reflects the growth of interest in economics and other disciplines in the ongoing “information revolution” and its impact on transaction costs, industrial composition, financial markets, international trade and exchange and product and process innovation.

The purpose of the specialization is to increase students’ understanding of the impact of information technology in all of these areas. It aims to enhance students’ ability to assess the cost and value of alternative information systems and channels. It also aims at increasing students’ ability to utilize information and econometric tools to provide research and consulting work bearing on the role of information technology at the enterprise and market level.

Emphasis is placed on courses in information economics, industrial organization, and international economics, as well as information systems, e-commerce, data mining, and the legal aspects associated with computer technology and e-commerce.

Required Core (12 credits)

ECO 555SEM - Info & Internet Economics Credits: 3
ECO 569SEM - Industrial Organization Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3 *
MGS 659LEC - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for eCommerce Credits: 3 *
* (pre-req is ECO 555)

Electives (3 credits)

Note: Some of the listed courses require the additional classes of ECO 505, 507, or 580 as a prerequisite for those classes.

Select 1 from:

ECO 535LEC - International Economics Credits: 3
ECO 534LEC - International Finance Credits: 3
ECO 593LEC - Topics Internatnl Econ Credits: 3
ECO 597TUT - Intern Applied Econ Credits: 1 - 3 (with approval of program director)

Total Credit Hours: 15

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

15 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.