Mathematics-Economics
The mathematics–economics major gives the student an opportunity to
acquire a firm foundation in both fields during the normal
four-year college program without sacrificing electives.
Increasingly over recent years, economics has become an appropriate
field for the application of mathematics. The joint major is
particularly useful for students who intend to do graduate work in
economics. Early consultation with members of both departments is
important for students considering this major.
Requirements for the Major
1. Mathematics 111, 112, 211, 212, 141, 331, and two other
mathematics courses chosen from courses numbered higher than 300.
Recommended: selections from Mathematics 321, 322, 332, 382, 391,
and 392.
2. Economics 201, 312, 313, 314, and two additional upper-division
economics courses.
3. The junior qualifying examination is taken in both
departments.
4. Mathematics–economics 470 (thesis). The thesis is usually
jointly supervised.
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