Economics/Mathematics Careers

This major is suitable for students who wish considerable depth in both disciplines, and is particularly recommended as preparation for graduate study in economics.

Economics/Mathematics Curriculum (94-95 Credits):

• Econ 206, 207, 303, 306, 307, 406 or 407, 475
• 16 additional credits in upper-division courses in economics, under prior departmental advisement;  8 of these16 credits must be at the 400 level
• Take one Communication Focus (CF) course and complete the upper-division Writing Proficiency (WP) requirement. The CF course must be taken within CBE while the WP requirement can be met with courses from any of the combined major departments. These requirements can be completed as part of the above required and elective credits.
• Math 124 - 125 or 134 - 135 or 138
• Math 204, 224, 225, 226, 304, 331; 341- 342 or 441- 442
  (Note: The sequence 203-303 may be substituted for 204 and 331)
• Math/CS 435
• One of CS 139 or 140 or 141 or Math 207

Economics/Mathematics Plan of Study

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Advising

For answers to questions concerning preparation and progress through the major, students should contact the Economics Department.

After the declaration of major, a student will be assigned a faculty adviser with whom the student must consult concerning required and elective courses in the chosen major and concentration. The faculty adviser may also be a source of information concerning career objectives and opportunities.