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, even in business and finance, will need considerably more. Below are two 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 with grades
of B or better. The total number of econ hours required for the major remains 40.
Program A: Applied – intended to introduce many practical applications.
Prerequisites
Math
1401
Calculus 1
1110 or 1130 + placement exam
Math
2411
Calculus 2
1401
Math
2421
Calculus 3
2411
Math
3191
Applied Linear Algebra
2411
Math
3200
Elementary Dif. Equations
3191
Pick one of:
Math
4101
Applied Stat. Using SAS and SPSS Econ 3801 and Econ 4811
Math
3250
Problem Solving Skills
2421
If you tested out of calc 1 or took a similar course elsewhere then calc 2, calc3 and three more upper division
math electives you will get the minor.
Program B: Foundations – intended to start you off on the path to success in theoretical fields.
Prerequisites
Math
1401
Calculus 1
1110 or 1130 + placement exam
Math
2411
Calculus 2
1401
Math
2421
Calculus 3
2411
Math
3000
Intro to Abstract Math
1401
Math
3191
Applied Linear Algebra
2411
Math
4310
Intro. to Real Analysis I
2421 and 3000
If you are interested in the Ph.D. in economics you need to take the sequence in B plus several of the following:
Math
Math
Math
Math
3200
4320
4810
4820
Elementary Differential Eq.
Real Analysis II
Probability Theory
Statistics
Math
Math
Math
4390
4733
4792
Game Theory
Partial Differential Equations
Probabilistic Modeling
Prerequisite
3191
4310
2421 and 3191
Math 3800 or Econ 3811
Math 4810 recommended
3191, some statistics
3200
4810