Colgate University · USA

Bachelor's in Mathematical Economics major

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Mathematical Economics major is a Bachelor program taught at Colgate University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Mathematical Economics major at Colgate University is designed for students with strong interests in both economics and mathematics. It develops a deeper understanding of economics by viewing it in part as an area of applied mathematics. The major is mathematically intense and requires students to apply advanced mathematical skills to problems in economics.

The major requires three mathematics courses and ten economics courses. Required economics courses include ECON 151 (Introduction to Economics), ECON 251 (Intermediate Microeconomics), ECON 252 (Intermediate Macroeconomics), and ECON 375 (Applied Econometrics). Required mathematics includes MATH 163 (Calculus III) plus additional mathematics courses chosen with an adviser. It also includes a senior-level ECON seminar at the 410 level or above.

Modules

ECON 151 - Introduction to Economics
ECON 251 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 252 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 375 - Applied Econometrics
MATH 163 - Calculus III
MATH 105 - Introduction to Statistics
CORE S143 - Statistics in Real Life
ECON 345 - Games and Strategies
ECON 355 - Advanced Macroeconomics
ECON 357 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory
ECON 374 - Topics in Mathematical Economics
ECON 475 - Seminar in Econometrics

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Mathematical Economics major at Colgate University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Colgate University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Colgate University as pre-requiste for admission in Mathematical Economics major.

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Students declaring this major should possess a high level of aptitude in both mathematics and economics, and should be prepared to apply advanced mathematical skills toward problems in economics.

Major declaration requires students to have first earned a grade of C or better in either ECON 251 or ECON 252. Students who declare while enrolled in one of these courses may file “provisional” major declarations.
GPA and grade requirements for the major: a minimum grade of C is required for ECON 251, ECON 252, ECON 375, and MATH 163 for the major; satisfactory completion requires a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the 13 courses in the major.
Stipulation: at least one of the ten economics courses must be a senior-level seminar (at the 410 level or above).
ECON 490 cannot be used to satisfy the seminar requirement except in unusual circumstances and with the permission of the department chair.