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Mathematical Economics, B.S.

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The Department of Mathematics and the Department of Economics 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:

Course List
Code Title Hours
MTH 112Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MTH 113Multivariable Calculus4
MTH 121Linear Algebra I3
MTH 254Optimization Theory3
ECN 150Introduction to Economics3
ECN 210Intermediate Mathematical Microeconomics3
ECN 211Intermediate Mathematical Macroeconomics3
ECN 215Econometric Theory and Methods3
ECN 318Advanced Topics in Mathematical Economics3
Select one of the following:3
MTH 354
Discrete Dynamical Systems
ECN 316
Game Theory
ECN 317
Market Design
Select one of the following:3
ECN 322
Monetary Theory and Policy
ECN 323
Financial Markets
ECN 352
International Finance
ECN 374
Topics in Macroeconomics
ECN 375
Macroeconomic Models
Select two additional courses with the approval of the program advisers6

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 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 at 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 in 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.”

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