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Mathematical Economics Major

Colgate University · Hamilton, NY

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Program
Award
Majors and Minors
Catalog edition
2026-2027 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The major is designed to encourage a student with strong interests in the two areas to develop a deeper understanding of economics by viewing it, in part, as an area of applied mathematics. This major should be considered seriously by all those intending to pursue graduate studies in economics, business, or quantitative social science, and also by those desiring a more flexible commitment to the major programs in these two departments. As its name suggests, the Mathematical Economics major is mathematically intense. Students declaring this major should possess a high level of aptitude in both mathematics and economics, and they should be prepared to apply advanced mathematical skills toward problems in economics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190099
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190099_5b0df548
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

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    All of the Following

    10 items
    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

    7 items
    1. ECON 345
      1.00
    2. ECON 355
      1.00
    3. ECON 357
      1.00
    4. ECON 374
      1.00
    5. ECON 385
      1.0
    6. ECON 475
      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 item
    1. A senior-level ECON seminar (at the 410 level or above).
      Not resolved to a course

    Stipulations

    3 items
    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

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      Honors and High Honors

      0 items

        Major Declaration

        0 items

          Economics Department

          0 items
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