B.S Mathematical Economics
Course overview
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at HPU offers a B.S. in mathematical economics for students wishing to study the deep interplay between mathematics and economic theory. Techniques mastered in mathematics and statistics courses provide the tools necessary to gain a rich understanding of economic models and the confidence to apply mathematics to real world applications.
For the B.S. in mathematical economics, students take courses in mathematics, economics and statistics. They engage with faculty with expertise in each of these disciplines.
- Students gain a deeper understanding of economics by learning the mathematical and statistical techniques used economic analysis.
- Many mathematical economics majors choose to engage in undergraduate research during their senior year. They work together with faculty in mathematics, statistics, or economics to provide an analysis of an economic topic of their choosing.
- Our robust set of courses in mathematics and statistics differentiates graduates as they enter into the corporate world. Employers know students are well versed in abstract thinking and problem solving at a high level.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics (64 credits)
ACC 2010. Financial Accounting (4)
ECO 2030. Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
ECO 2050. Principles of Microeconomics (4)
ECO 3030. Intermediate Macroeconomics (4)
ECO 3050. Intermediate Microeconomics (4)
FIN 3010. Financial Management (4)
MTH 1410. Calculus I (4)
MTH 1420. Calculus II (4)
MTH 2310. Linear Algebra (4)
MTH 2410. Calculus III (4)
MTH 3410. Differential Equations (4)
STS 2610. Business Statistics and Analysis (4) or STS
2910. Introduction to Statistical Analysis with
SAS Applications (4)
STS 3210. Linear Statistical Models (4)
STS 3250. Economic Time Series (4)
Two ECO electives at the 3000 level or above or MTH
4910, MTH 4920 and one ECO elective at the 3000 level or
above (8)
Note: Mathematics Economics majors who wish to graduate with departmental honors must (a) complete the courses required for the B. S. in Mathematical Economics, (b) complete MTH 4910 and MTH 4920, and (c) have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of graduation.
Economics is no longer as simple as “supply and demand.” Economics is becoming an increasingly technical field that now makes use of almost every area of mathematics. A solid background in mathematics will give those wishing to excel in economics-related professions a distinct advantage over the competition.
This map illustrates how the courses are related to each other, and which courses are required for your later Mathematical Economics courses.
Course Structure
This Academic Plan demonstrates how a student can complete the major in 4 years, including STS 3110, MTH 3160, and MTH3120.
Specific individual plans vary by student choices and options as developed with an advisor. If a student plans to take STS 3210, see additional notes below.
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NOTES
- This plan of study should be used in conjunction with your Undergraduate Bulletin.
- Elective credits can be used to take courses of interest or complete a minor.
- For this major, course offerings are: MTH 3410 (spring), ECO 3030 (fall), ECO 3050 (spring), STS 3210 (odd, fall), STS 3250 (even, spring).
- If the student chooses to take MTH 4910 and MTH 4920, the student will need to take one ECO elective at the 3000 level or above that is 4 credits.
- If the student chooses to take two ECO electives at the 3000 level or above the electives should be 4 credits each.
- STS 3210 and STS 3250 can be moved to either the Junior or Senior year provided that the year is odd, fall and even, spring.
- If the student needs to take MTH 1400 in the fall semester of their Freshman year, the student should take MTH 1410 spring of their Freshman year.
MTH 1420 could be taken summer after Freshman year.
Course Outcomes
Upon completing the Mathematical Economics Program at High Point University, students will:
- be able to creatively solve mathematical problems;
- be able to learn and retain basic knowledge in core branches of statistics;
- be able to learn and retain basic knowledge in the core branches of mathematics;
- possess an intermediate knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts;
- be knowledgeable of how corporations are financed.
HPU graduates in mathematical economics have completed graduate programs in economics and in business, but most go straight into the corporate world. Recent graduates have pursued professional opportunities with the following employers:
- 4FRONT
- AOL
- BRC Consulting
- University
- Cisco System
- Citizens Bank
- Guggenheim Investments
- Ketchum
- Ladenburg Thalmann
- Signet
Career Opportunities
"HPU helped me build confidence in my professional abilities, which helped me succeed after I graduated."
Potential occupations include:
- Actuary
- Bank Examiner
- Budget Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Economist
Potential employers include:
- Rating Bureaus
- Financial institutions
- College and universities
- Private companies
- Most areas of business, government and non-governmental organizations
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