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Developing Leaders

The Business, Economics, and Public Administration Department develops leaders who shape the future of business, finance, law, labor, non-profits, and government.

We prepare individuals to manage the most vital resources of our city, state, and nation, advancing the well-being of our communities. 

Contact Us

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Department Chair
Department Chair

Joelle J. Leclaire, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor
Cassety Hall 246
Phone: (716) 878-4108
Email: leclaijj@buffalostate.edu

Joelle Leclaire, Chair and Professor
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Department Information
Department Information

Location

Chase Hall 322 (Business)

Cassety Hall 248 (Economics and Public Administration)

Administrative Assistant 1

Jennie J. Silverman
Cassety Hall 248
(716) 878-4606
silverjj@buffalostate.edu

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Business

Business administration majors learn to use business and financial principles and know-how to succeed as managers, human resource or marketing officers, or entrepreneurs. 

Our graduate degree in business management instills the skills and knowledge essential for effective management practices in today’s globalized economy.

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Economics

Economics is the study of the process of providing for the material well-being of society and of public policy relating to the production and distribution of goods and services. 

Economics and finance majors are prepared to participate in the global economy as scholars, managers, or economic specialists.

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Public Administration

Public administration is concerned mainly with the science of administration in the executive branch of government and the management of nonprofit and voluntary organizations.

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"Buffalo State was one of the best times in my life. I was able to get a high-level education for an affordable price. My professors were highly knowledgeable on what it takes to be successful and really made me think outside the box. Now, I apply that out-of-the-box thinking to make my work more efficient." 
Brendon Zack, '21, '22 Construction estimator, W.K. Thomas & Associates

Meet Our Faculty

By sharing trusted knowledge and practical skills with students dedicated to addressing society’s most urgent challenges, we cultivate both competence and vision. Together, our faculty and students create shared prosperity through expertise in analytics, finance, and leadership.

Business Faculty

Economics Faculty

Public Administration Faculty

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    SUNY Buffalo State's MPA Program is a Member of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). NASPAA is the global standard in public service education.  It is the membership organization of graduate education programs in public policy, public affairs, public administration, and public & nonprofit management. Its nearly 300 members - located across the U.S. and in 14 countries around the globe - award MPA, MPP, MPAff, and similar degrees.