The Department of Economics and the Department of Mathematics offer a joint major leading to a bachelor of science degree in mathematical economics. This interdisciplinary program offers the student an opportunity to apply mathematical methods to the development of economic theory, models, and quantitative analysis. The major has the following course requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| MTH 112 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MTH 113 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 121 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| MTH 254 | Optimization Theory | 3 |
| ECN 150 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| ECN 210 | Intermediate Mathematical Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 211 | Intermediate Mathematical Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 215 | Econometric Theory and Methods | 3 |
| ECN 318 | Advanced Topics in Mathematical Economics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Discrete Dynamical Systems | ||
| Game Theory | ||
| Market Design | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Money, Banking, & Financial Markets | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Topics in Macroeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomic Models | ||
| Two additional (3h) courses chosen with the approval of the program advisors | 6 | |
Students selecting the joint major must receive permission from both the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Economics. Prior to declaring the major, students must have a minimum grade of B- or AP credit in ECN 150 and MTH 112 or else have permission from both the Department of Economics and Department of Mathematics. Graduation requirements include a grade of a least a C- in MTH 113, MTH 121, ECN 210 and ECN 211.
Students who have a GPA of at least 3.0 overall and 3.3 in courses for the mathematical economics major and who complete the research course, ECN 399 or MTH 391 and MTH 392 with a minimum grade of B- will be considered by the faculty for the graduation distinction, “Honors in Mathematical Economics.”