Mathematical Economics Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
Also available at OSU-Cascades.
As the economics profession becomes increasingly mathematical, economics majors who plan to go to graduate school need a strong math background. The Mathematical Economics option provides the necessary mathematical preparation for graduate school bound economics majors. It also serves students who desire a more quantitative program or who come into the major with significant math preparation to apply math toward their degrees in economics.
Option Code: 888
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core 1 | ||
| ECON 329 | INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS | 4 |
| MTH 252 | INTEGRAL CALCULUS | 4 |
| MTH 254 | VECTOR CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MTH 341 | LINEAR ALGEBRA I | 3 |
| MTH 342 | LINEAR ALGEBRA II | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select four credits of approved upper-division ECON or MTH or ST courses | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 23 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
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Students who select the Mathematical Economics Option must complete ECON 411, ECON 415, ECON 423 and ECON 427 in the major core
Option Code: 888