Economics Major and a Mathematics Minor
Economics students interested in pursuing graduate school at either the MA or Ph.D. levels in economics, business or finance are strongly encouraged to have at least a mathematics minor. Those interested in the better Ph.D. programs, and good graduate programs in business and finance, will need considerably more. Below are three model programs depending on interest and background. The economics department will waive the Econ 3801 Mathematical Economics as a required course for the major for those students with Calc 1, 2 and 3. The total number of econ hours required for the major remains 40. You should also be keenly aware of prerequisites in mathematics as many of these courses require additional courses for enrollment (check catalog). In short, make sure you plan ahead early on and map out your plans now to make sure you can get the courses you need by the time you graduate.
Program A: Applied – intended to introduce many practical applications.
Prerequisites (see catalog)Math / 1401 / Calculus I / 1120 or 1130 + placement exam
Math / 2411 / Calculus II / MATH 1401
Math / 2421 / Calculus III / MATH 2411
Math / 3191 / Applied Linear Algebra / MATH 2411
Math / 3200 / Elementary Dif. Equations / MATH 3191 and MATH 2411
Pick one of:
Math / 3000 / Intro to Abstract Math / Math 2411
Math / 3250 / Problem Solving Skills / MATH 2421 and MATH 3191
Program B: Foundations – intended to start you off on the path to success in theoretical fields.
Prerequisites (see catalog)Math / 1401 / Calculus I / 1120 or 1130 + placement exam
Math / 2411 / Calculus II / MATH 1401
Math / 2421 / Calculus III / MATH 2411
Math / 3000 / Intro to Abstract Math / MATH 2411
Math / 3191 / Applied Linear Algebra / MATH 2411
Math / 4310 / Intro. to Real Analysis I / MATH 2421 and MATH 3000
If you are interested in the Ph.D. in economics you need to take the sequence in B plus several of the following:
Prerequisite (see catalog)Math / 3200 / Elementary Differential Eq. / MATH 3191 and Math 2411
Math / 4320 / Real Analysis II / MATH 4310
Math / 4810 / Probability Theory / MATH 2421 and 3191
Math / 4820 / Intro to Mathematical Statistics / Math 4810
Math / 4390 / Game Theory / MATH 3191, MATH 2421
Math / 4733 / Partial Differential Equations / MATH 3200
Math / 4792 / Probabilistic Modeling / MATH 4810