BA in Mathematics/Statistics and Economics, Integrated
Description
Economics is a social science that seeks to model the behavior of economic agents (consumers, workers, firms, and government agencies) in an effort to explain the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a world where scarcity exists. Mathematicians use theory, computational techniques, algorithms and computer technology to solve problems in various fields, including economics, business, finance, and social sciences. This major gives students a balanced education in both Economics and Mathematics/Statistics.
What careers can this major prepare you for?
Students graduating with this degree can continue on to a Masters or PhD program in Economics, Finance, Accounting, and other related fields, pursue a law degree, or work in a variety of different jobs such as actuary, budget analyst, credit analyst, economic analyst, economic consultant, financial adviser, financial analyst, healthcare data analyst, insurance analyst, public policy adviser, international trade specialist, investment manager, market analyst, mortgage loan associate, pricing analyst, quantitative analyst, real estate analyst, and statistician.
What skills are developed within this major?
Critical thinking, data analysis, interdisciplinary studies, problem solving, public policy, quantitative analysis, social science research, applied statistics
Hours Required for Degree
Minimum hours required for degree: 120
Minimum hours required for major: 60 credit hours, including 27-30 credit hours in economics and 30-38 credit hours in mathematics/statistics
College Requirements
See college page for college requirements.
Economics Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours in economics.
Required courses for Economics:
Students must complete the following five 3-credit hour courses for a total of 15 credit hours:
Economics Electives:
In addition to the five required economics courses, four 300/400 level economics elective courses amounting to at least 12 credit hours must be completed. These elective courses should be chosen in consultation with an advisor.
Mathematics/Statistics Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in mathematics and statistics.
Required courses for Mathematics/Statistics:
Students must complete the following six courses for a total of 21 credit hours. A grade of C or better must be obtained in each of these six courses.
Mathematics/Statistics Electives:
In addition to the six required mathematics/statistics courses, three 300/400 level mathematics or statistics elective courses amounting to at least 9 credit hours must be completed. At least one of these electives must be at the 400-level. The three elective courses should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor, and must be chosen from among the following Mathematics/Statistics electives:
Capstone Requirement
Students are required to complete one of the following:
Honors Program/University Scholars Requirements
A University Honors/Scholars Program student will be able to graduate with Honors/Scholars in Mathematics/Statistics and Economics by completing the general requirements of the Honors or University Scholars Program and all of the following:
- Satisfy all requirements for the Mathematics/Statistics and Economics (B.A.) major.
- Honors contract one 300/400 level ECN elective and one 400 level MTH/STA elective from the approved electives for Mathematics/Statistics and Economics B.A. major, for a total of 6 honors credits. These courses may be counted toward the major as well.
- Honors contract ECN 428 or take MTH 496H . This would also meet the capstone requirement toward the major.
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