Mathematical Economics Major

Major Requirements

All of the Following

1. ECON 151

   Introduction to Economics

   As published: “Introduction to Economics (prerequisite to all advanced ECON courses at the 200-400 level)”
   1.00
2. ECON 251

   Intermediate Microeconomics

   As published: “Intermediate Microeconomics (must earn a grade of C or better)”
   1.00
3. ECON 252

   Intermediate Macroeconomics

   As published: “Intermediate Macroeconomics (must earn a grade of C or better)”
   1.00
4. ECON 375

   Applied Econometrics

   As published: “Applied Econometrics (must earn a grade of C or better)”
   1.00
5. ECON 375

   Applied Econometrics

   As published: “has two mathematics prerequisites, each of which can be satisfied in multiple ways:”
   1.00
6. MATH 161

   Calculus I

   As published: “Calculus I , MATH 162 - Calculus II , or MATH 163 - Calculus III ; or the equivalent international exam transfer credit (e.g., A-Levels, International Baccalaureate) or other transfer credit may be eligible for an exemption for MATH 161, per approval by the department chair. Students who have taken an equivalent course may petition the department chair for an exemption.”
   1.00
7. MATH 105

   Introduction to Statistics

   As published: “Introduction to Statistics or CORE S143 - Statistics in Real Life . Students who have taken an equivalent course (such as BIOL 320 - Biostatistics or PSYC 309 - Quantitative Methods in Behavioral Research ) may petition the department chair for an exemption. Students with an equivalent international exam transfer credit (e.g., A-Levels, International Baccalaureate) or other transfer credit may be eligible for an exemption for MATH 105, per approval by the department chair.”
   1.00
8. MATH 163

   Calculus III

   As published: “Calculus III (must earn a grade of C or better)”
   1.00
9. Two additional MATH courses (MATH 214 or higher) chosen in consultation with the student’s adviser

   Not resolved to a course
10. Two additional economics electives (excluding ECON 105 ), beyond the courses listed below. At least one of these electives must be numbered above 300.

    Not resolved to a course

Three of the Following

1. ECON 345

   Games and Strategies
   1.00
2. ECON 355

   Advanced Macroeconomics
   1.00
3. ECON 357

   Advanced Microeconomic Theory
   1.00
4. ECON 374

   Topics in Mathematical Economics
   1.00
5. ECON 385

   Advanced Econometrics
   1.0
6. ECON 475

   Seminar in Econometrics
   1.00
7. ECON 345

   Games and Strategies

   As published: “355 and 357 are normally offered one semester each year. ECON 374, 385, and 475 are offered less frequently. ECON 475 can double-count as an Economics seminar and a mathematically-oriented economics course, however, students will still need three mathematics courses and ten economics courses to complete the major.”
   1.00

Senior Seminar in Economics

1. A senior-level ECON seminar (at the 410 level or above).

   Not resolved to a course

Stipulations

1. Prospective majors should aim to complete ECON 151, ECON 251, ECON 252, statistics, and MATH 163 by the end of sophomore year, especially if they plan to study abroad during their junior year.

   Not resolved to a course
2. At least one of the ten economics courses must be a senior-level seminar (at the 410 level or above).

   Not resolved to a course
3. ECON 490

   Honors Seminar: Special Problems in Economics

   As published: “cannot be used to satisfy the seminar requirement except in unusual circumstances and with the permission of the department chair.”
   1.00

GPA Requirement

Honors and High Honors

Major Declaration

Economics Department