Theory

Mathematics-Economics (MECO) Major Requirements

Program description. The Interdepartmental Mathematics-Economics Program (MECO) provides interdisciplinary work for students whose interest may be in economics with a strong mathematical approach or in mathematics applied to economic topics. Majors are expected to comply with the general education expectations.

Entry Requirements.

  • MATH121 and MATH122 or the equivalent, e.g., any 200-level mathematics course.
  • Completion of ECON110.  
  • Completion of, or current enrollment in, ECON300

Recommended course sequences. In preparation for entering the program, a student should completed by the end of the second year:

  • MATH121 and MATH122 or the equivalent, e.g., any 200-level mathematics course
  • ECON110 and ECON300
  • COMP112 or COMP211 or any higher numbered computer science course

In addition, a student should have completed at least two of the courses listed below by the end of the second year.

  • MATH221 or 223, and MATH222
  • ECON301 and ECON302

Required courses. The concentration program requires at least 12 advanced (200-level or higher) courses selected from the offerings of the Economics and Mathematics departments. In addition to satisfying the entry requirements, students must complete

  • MATH221 or 223 and MATH222
  • ECON300, ECON301, and ECON302
  • ECON380 and ECON385
  • Two additional courses in economics numbered 201 or above, at least one of which must be numbered 308 or above
  • Three additional courses in mathematics or computer science

Mathematics courses must be numbered 200 or above. Students may elect COMP301 and/or COMP312 and may elect other COMP courses subject to permission from their major advisor.

A student cannot double major in MECO and computer science, or MECO and mathematics, or MECO and economics. A student may, however, double major in economics and mathematics.