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.
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Pick one of:
Math
Math
1401
2411
2421
3191
3200
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Applied Linear Algebra
Elementary Dif. Equations
Prerequisites (see catalog)
1120 or 1130 + placement exam
MATH 1401
MATH 2411
MATH 2411
MATH 3191 and MATH 2411
3000
3250
Intro to Abstract Math
Problem Solving Skills
Math 2411
MATH 2421 and MATH 3191
Program B: Foundations – intended to start you off on the path to success in theoretical fields.
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
1401
2411
2421
3000
3191
4310
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Intro to Abstract Math
Applied Linear Algebra
Intro. to Real Analysis I
Prerequisites (see catalog)
1120 or 1130 + placement exam
MATH 1401
MATH 2411
MATH 2411
MATH 2411
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:
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
Math
3200
4320
4810
4820
4390
4733
4792
Elementary Differential Eq.
Real Analysis II
Probability Theory
Intro to Mathematical Statistics
Game Theory
Partial Differential Equations
Probabilistic Modeling
Prerequisite (see catalog)
MATH 3191 and Math 2411
MATH 4310
MATH 2421 and 3191
Math 4810
MATH 3191, MATH 2421
MATH 3200
MATH 4810