Mathematical Economics
This major helps students understand the mathematical basis of economics. The program prepares students for careers as economic analysts and for rigorous graduate work. This major also facilitates a double major in either mathematical economics and actuarial science or mathematical economics and mathematical sciences.
For more information, call the Department of Economics at 765-285-5360.
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS, 52-55 hours
| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
ECON
MATHS
|
201 202 301 302 221 or 221 or 321 259 165 166 215 217 |
Elem Micro Elem Macro Intrmd Micro Intrmd Macro Bus Stats (3)
Pbty Stats (3)
Math Stat (4) Mth Software Calculus 1 Calculus 2 Discrete Sys Lin Algebra |
3 3 3 3
3-4 3 4 4 4 4 |
9 hours from ECON from 300- and 400-level must include |
|
ECON
|
421 or 424 |
Math Econ (3)
Econometrics (3) |
9
|
6-7 hours from MATHS 267, 320, 335, 351, 362, 363, 371, 374, 422, 428, 429, 454, 456, 457, 465, and 471 |
6-7
|
3-4 hours from Math courses on the above elective list, ECON 300- level or 400-level, ACC 201, or FIN 310 |
3-4
|
|
52-55 hrs |
| MATHS 161 Appl Calc 1 (3) and 162 Appl Calc 2 (3) may substitute for MATHS 165 and 166 along with another 2 hours of MATHS from the approved electives to complete the 52 hour total requirement. All mathematical economicsmajors will be required to take the Major Field Test in Economics before graduation. |
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Muncie, IN 47306
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