Mathematical Economics, B.S.

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Minimum credits required: 50

The department also offers a major in Mathematical Economics. This major provides students with a level of mathematical background considered essential for pursuing graduate work in economics. The major also provides students of mathematics with a firm understanding of the application of mathematical principles to economics.

Required courses:

Economics Department

ECN 101 - Principles of Economics I, 4 credit hours
ECN 102 - Principles of Economics II, 4 credit hours
ECN 301 - Intermediate Economics I (Micro Theory), 4 credit hours
ECN 302 - Intermediate Economics II (Macro Theory), 4 credit hours
ECN 279 - Elements of Statistics, 4 credit hours **
OR
MTH 405 - Theory of Probability, 4 credit hours
ECN 379 - Advanced Statistical Methods, 4 credit hours
ECN 425 - Mathematical Topics in Economics, 3 credit hours
ECN 463 - Research Seminar, 3 credit hours

Total credits in Economics: 30

Note:

** If MTH 405 is taken, an additional course in economics at the 300 level is to be substituted for ECN 279 .

Mathematics Department

MTH 141 - Calculus I, 4 credit hours
MTH 142 - Calculus II, 4 credit hours
MTH 243 - Calculus III, 4 credit hours
MTH 211 - Linear Algebra, 3 credit hours
MTH 212 - Differential Equations, 3 credit hours
OR
MTH 405 - Theory of Probability, 4 credit hours

Total credits in Mathematics: 20

Note:

MTH 405 can substitute for ECN 279 , in which case an additional economics course at the 300 level must be taken.