Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics - General Concentration

Sample Degree Path for B.S. in Mathematical Economics - General Concentration

Economics is a social science that is heavily dependent on mathematical tools. A Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics (General Concentration) gives students an opportunity to learn economics while gaining a solid foundation in mathematics.  This major is ideal for students who are considering advanced graduate studies in economics as well as anyone who's interested in pursuing more technical, data-analytical jobs in economics. B.S. in Mathematical Economics qualifies for STEM OPT extension.

While not required, this major is ideally combined with second major or minor to complement this degree.  The second major may not be economics, business economics, or mathematics. The minor may not be economics or mathematics.  

The major requires 49 hours. To be admitted into the Mathematical Economics major, students must have earned a minimum of 60 hours (with at least 12 hours completed at WKU) with the overall GPA of at least 2.0. Additionally, students must complete the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0:  

B.S. IN MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (GENERAL) - ADMISSION COURSES (13 hours)
MATH 136	Calculus I (4 hours, may count as Colonnade Foundations Course)
ECON 202	Microeconomics Principles (may count as  Colonnade Explorations Course)
ECON 203	Macroeconomics Principles (may count as Colonnade Explorations Course)
ECON 206  or STAT 301	Statistics  Introductory Probability and Applied Statistics

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics (General Concentration), students must complete the following courses:

B.S. IN MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (GENERAL) - MAJOR COURSES (36 hours)
ECON 302	Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 303	Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON 306  or ECON 307	Statistical Analysis   Financial Data Modeling
ECON 464	Mathematical Economics
ECON 465  or ECON 480  or STAT 401	Regression and Econometrics   Forecasting  Regression Analysis
MATH 137	Calculus II (4 hours)
MATH 237	Multivariate Calculus (4 hours)
MATH 307	Introduction to Linear Algebra
MATH 310  or MATH 331	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics  Differential Equations
MATH 305  or MATH 310  or MATH 331  or MATH 382  or MATH 405  or MATH 435	Introduction to Mathematical Modeling   Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (if not already taken)  Differential Equations (if not already taken)  Probability and Statistics  Numerical Analysis  Partial Differential Equations
ECON elective	300- and 400-level ECON course not already required for the major.     Some courses may count as Colonnade Connections courses
ECON 497  or MATH 497	Senior Seminar Math - Econ (1hour)