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B.S. in Economics and Mathematical Sciences

To graduate with a B.S. in Economics and Mathematical Sciences from Carnegie Mellon, students must fulfill the degree requirements of the Undergraduate Economics Program, the general education requirements of  the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and all University requirements.  The curriculum listed below is the most recent;   students are responsible for meeting the requirements listed in the Carnegie Mellon Course Catalogue of their entering year.  

Entrance into this program is based on academic achievement. Overall QPA; academic performance in 21-122, 21-127, 73-252, and 73-253; and articulation of academic interests during an interview are the primary selection tools. To fill out an application, please visit the Economics and Mathematical Sciences Application website (an online application form - Login instructions).

Economic Theory Requirements
73-100:   Principles of Economics
73-150:   Microeconomics
73-200:   Macroeconomics
73-252:   Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
73-253:   Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis

39 Units
9 units
  9 units
9 units
6 units
6 units

Quantitative Analysis Requirements
36-225:  Introduction to Probability and Statistics I
36-226:  Introduction to Probability and Statistics II
73-261:  Econometrics
36-401:  Modern Regression

36 Units
 9 units
9 units
9 units
 9 units

Mathematical Science Requirements
21-120:   Differential and Integral Calculus
21-122:   Integration, Differnetial Equations and Approximation
21-127:   Concepts of Mathematics
21-228:   Discrete Mathematics
21-241:   Matrix Algebra
21-259:   Calculus in Three Dimensions
21-260:   Differential Equations
21-355:   Principles of Real Analysis I
21-356:   Principles of Real Analysis II
21-373:   Algebraic Structures

92 units
10 units
10 units
9 units
 9 units
 9 units
9 units
9 units
9 units
9 units
9 units

Programming Requirement
15-110:   Introductory/Intermediate ProgrammingA

9 Units
 9 units

Writing Requirement
Choose one:
73-270:   Professional Writing for Economists
76-270:   Writing in the Professions
76-271:   Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing

9 Units
 9 units
Advanced Economic ElectivesB
Students must take three advanced economics elective courses. Advanced elective courses are those courses numbered 73-300 through 73-495, as well as courses designated by the Undergraduate Economics Program which are offered by other departments/programs. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to structure a set of courses to meet these requirements based on their particular interests, subject to course availability.

27 units
Mathematical Science Depth ElectivesC
Students must take three advanced mathematics depth courses. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to structure a set of courses to meet these requirements based on their particular interests, subject to course availability.

27 Units
 

A Beginning in Fall 2009, either 15-110 (formerly known as 15-100) or 15-117 will fulfill the programming requirement for the B.S. in Economics.
 

B: Recommended Advanced Economic Electives:
73-310: History of Economics Ideas and Analysis, 73-347: Game Theory for Economists, 73-392: Financial Economics, 73-430: Economics of Risk and Uncertainty, 73-405: Introduction to Dynamic Economics.

C: Recommended Mathematical Depth Electives:
21-229: Set Theory, 21-292: Operations Research, 21-357: Sequences and Series of Functions, 21-365: Project in Applied Mathematics, 21-366: Topics in Applied Mathematics, 21-371: Functions of Complex Variables, 21-374: Field Theory, 21-441: Number Theory, 21-460: Topology, 21-484: Graph Theory, 21-799: Undergraduate Research Topics.
N.B. Only one of the following three courses may count towards the required Mathematical Sciences Depth Electives. 21-365, 21366, and 21-799.

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