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BA in Economics & Mathematics/MA in Economics

The BA in Economics & Mathematics/MA in Economics dual degree allows academically outstanding undergraduate students to complete an MA in Economics from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the same time as the joint BA in Economics & Mathematics. Mathematics and statistics are key tools in many aspects of economics. The joint major in Economics & Mathematics aims to provide foundational skills in both subjects while focusing course selection on both subjects' common goals. The major is appropriate for economics students with interest in the mathematical techniques and for mathematics students interested in applications in economics. The major provides credentials in both subjects, leaving room for elective units for students with other interests.

Admission

Admission to the BA in Economics & Mathematics/MA in Economics dual degree program requires an individual application for each student, and evaluation of each application by the Master's Admissions Committee. Applicants must already be majors in Economics & Mathematics and making good progress on satisfying the requirements listed below. The BA in Economics & Mathematics/MA in Economics dual degree program can be combined with undergraduate minors. For information on application requirements and deadlines, please see the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences' BA/MA and BA/MS Program Application website.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fundamental economic principles and be able to apply these ideas to analyze public policies, business practices, and real-world events.

Locate the necessary data to analyze and evaluate world events, and analyze data using appropriate econometric methods.

Have the ability to apply mathematical methods, through modeling and large-scale data analysis.

Acquire in-depth knowledge in several areas of economics, as well as a broad perspective on the subject.

Be able to conduct scholarly and/or nonacademic work in a professional and ethical manner.

In addition, goals which reside more strongly with the mathematics department contributions to the major include demonstration of a mastery of ideas and techniques of calculus and linear algebra and an ability to identify and apply these ideas to economics and other fields, plus a demonstration of focused expertise in one or more areas of mathematics.

Requirements

This BA/MA program is identical to that of the BA/MA in Economics, except that the candidate must satisfy:

All requirements for the joint major in Economics & Mathematics

and

All requirements for the MA in Economics.

Note that since CAS EC 501 and EC 502 are required in the BA joint major, they cannot be used to simultaneously fulfill any of the three required electives, but EC 507 and EC 508 can be used to simultaneously fulfill the BA elective requirements.

Please refer to the BA/MA and BA/MS Programs section of this Bulletin for admissions and other information. Students interested in applying to this particular BA/MA program are advised first to contact the Undergraduate Academic Administrator in the Economics Department.

Honors in the Major