The B.S. in Quantitative Economics provides a basis for professional work in business and government or for graduate study. In addition, the B.S. in Quantitative Economics complements many other areas of study, such as agriculture and natural resources, business administration, computer science, political science, history or mathematics, as part of a double major. The B.S. in Quantitative Economics is intended for students who are considering the pursuit of graduate training in economics, business or finance. Students should consult with their academic adviser for help in determining which Economics major, B. A. in Economics or B.S. in Quantitative Economics, and concentration will best suit their goals for future study or career.
Degree Requirements
A major in Quantitative Economics with a General Concentration is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Core Courses
Students should also complete or waive
MAT 115,
MAT 125, and any other prerequisites to required courses in the major.
| ECO 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 301 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 302 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 350 | Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 250/HHP 264/MAT 438 | Applied Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| MAT 438 | Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| and | |
| ECO 401 | Panel Data Methods | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| ECO 402 | Time Series Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
Five (5) additional ECO credits at the 200 level or above, not including ECO 395/495
Required Collateral Courses
Data Analysis Concentration-Degree Requirements
The Data Analysis Concentration is intended for students who are considering graduate study or a career in the field of Data Analytics or Data Science. It is particularly useful for those interested in learning to manipulate and interpret data to make decisions within the context of Economics and Business.
*Students should consult with their academic advisor for help in determining which Economics major, B.A. in Economics or B.S. in Quantitative Economics, and concentration will best suit their goals for future study or career.
Required Distribution Courses
Four (4) additional ECO credits at the 200 level or above, not including ECO 395/495
Required Collateral Courses
| MAT 135 | Calculus I | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 226 | Software Design & Implement | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 236 | Data Structures | 1 Course Credit |
| And ONE of the following: | |
| BUS 328 | Data Analytics (CSC) | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 330 | Database Systems | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 410 | Computational Intelligence | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 433/MAT 433 | Numerical Analysis (MAT) | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 440 | Design & Analysis of Algorithm | 1 Course Credit |
| CSC 445 | Comp Complexity & Modeling | 1 Course Credit |
Required Core Courses
| ECO 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 301 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 302 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 250/HHP 264/MAT 438 | Applied Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| MAT 438 | Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 350 | Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 401 | Panel Data Methods | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 402 | Time Series Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
Finance Concentration-Degree Requirements
The B.S. in Quantitative Economics with a Finance Concentration is highly recommended for students who are considering the pursuit of a CFA or career in the Finance industry.
*Students should consult with their academic advisor for help determining which Economics major, B.A. in Economics or B.S. in Quantitative Economics, and concentration will best suit their academic goals for future study or career.
Required Collateral Courses
| BUS 120 | Accounting I | 1 Course Credit |
| BUS 346 | Investment Analysis | 1 Course Credit |
| BUS 366 | Financial Management | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 135 | Calculus I | 1 Course Credit |
Required Core Courses
| ECO 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 301 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 302 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 332 | Money and Banking | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 250/HHP 264/MAT 438 | Applied Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| MAT 438 | Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 350 | Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 401 | Panel Data Methods | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| ECO 402 | Time Series Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
In addition to BUS/ECO 357 or
BUS 368, three (3) additional ECO credit at the 200 level or above, not including ECO 395/495. ECO 357 can count as an ECO 2xx+ elective if
BUS 368 is taken to fulfill the above requirement.
| ECO 357 | International Finance (BUS) | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| BUS 368 | Intermediate Corporate Finance | 1 Course Credit |
Mathematics Concentration-Degree Requirements
The B.S. in Quantitative Economics with a Mathematics Concentration is highly recommended for students who are considering the pursuit of graduate training in economics.
*Students should consult with their academic advisor for help in determining which Economics major, B.A. in Economics or B.S. in Quantitative Economics, and concentration will best suit their goals for future study or career.
Required Distribution Courses
Four (4) additional ECO credits at the 200 level or above, not including 395/495
Required Collateral Courses
| MAT 135 | Calculus I | 1 Course Credit |
| and | |
Three courses selected from
| Three courses selected from | |
| MAT 214 | Linear Algebra | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 225 | Calculus II | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 311/HHP 264 | Probability | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 312 | Operations Research | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 330 | Calculus III | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 337 | Differential Equations | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 438 | Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
*If
MAT 438 is used for statistics in the core, the student must take an additional ECO (200 level or higher) distribution course or an additional math course from the approved list above.
Core Requirements
| ECO 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 301 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 302 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 250/HHP 264/MAT 438 | Applied Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| or | |
| MAT 438 | Statistics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 350 | Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 401 | Panel Data Methods | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 402 | Time Series Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |