Mathematics Economics BS

The Mathematics/Economics BS degree program is designed to give students a solid foundation in both mathematics and economics, stressing those areas of mathematics and statistics that are most relevant to economics and the parts of economics that emphasize the use of mathematics and statistics. It is ideal for students who may wish to complete a higher degree in economics.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Mathematics, Economics

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Preparation for the Major

Complete 11 courses, and one Writing II course. Select Mathematics 31A or 31AL.

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Calculus I

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The Major

Complete 14 courses as follows:

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Mathematics Core

Complete the following six courses:

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Mathematics Finance/Stats Option

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Mathematics Elective

Select one course:

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Economics Core

Complete the following four courses:

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Economics Electives

Select two courses from Economics 106E through 199B.

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Honors Program (Optional)

To qualify for honors at graduation, students must (1) complete Mathematics 115AH, 131AH, and 131BH, (2) complete Economics 198A and 198B (the thesis process requires enrollment in a two-term sequence for economics courses), (3) present the thesis in Economics 198B, and (4) complete the major requirements with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average in both the upper-division economics and mathematics courses.

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Mathematics Honors Courses

Complete the following three courses:

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Economics Honors Research

The thesis process requires enrollment in a two-term sequence for economics courses.

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Computing Specialization (Optional)

Majors in Mathematics/Economics may select a Computing specialization by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the major; and completing the following courses, with a minimum grade of C– in each course and a combined grade-point average of at least 2.0. Students must petition for admission to the program and are advised to do so after they complete Program in Computing 10B (petitions should be filed in the Mathematics Department Student Services Office). Students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics/economics and a specialization in Computing.

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Mathematics 61 or 180

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Program in Computing Core

Complete the following two courses:

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Program in Computing Electives

Select two courses:

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Mathematics Electives

Select two courses from Mathematics 149 through 159.

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Mathematics Economics BS

Preparation for the Major

Calculus I

The Major

Mathematics Core

Mathematics Finance/Stats Option

Mathematics Elective

Economics Core

Economics Electives

Honors Program (Optional)

Mathematics Honors Courses

Economics Honors Research

Computing Specialization (Optional)

Mathematics 61 or 180

Program in Computing Core

Program in Computing Electives

Mathematics Electives

Quarter Planning

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026