Given the mathematical and graphical models used extensively in economics, economics and mathematics are natural partners. Our combined major with mathematics is designed for students who want to further develop their mathematics skills to enhance their understanding and interest in economics. This combined major is strongly recommended for students with an interest in pursuing graduate studies in economics.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Economics Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Introduction to College | ||
ECON 1000 | Economics at Northeastern | 1 |
or MATH 1000 | Mathematics at Northeastern | |
Required Economics | ||
ECON 1115 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
ECON 1116 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
ECON 2315 | Macroeconomic Theory | 4 |
ECON 2316 | Microeconomic Theory | 4 |
ECON 2560 | Applied Econometrics | 4 |
Economics Electives | ||
Complete 4 economics electives found in the following ranges, with no more than two in the ECON 1200 to ECON 1999 range: | 16 | |
ECON 1200 to ECON 1999 | ||
ECON 2990 to ECON 4689 | ||
ECON 4900 to ECON 4996 | ||
ECON 5200 to ECON 5999 |
Mathematics Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Mathematics | ||
MATH 1365 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
MATH 1341 | Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH 1342 | Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH 2321 | Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH 2341 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering | 4 |
MATH 2331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
MATH 3081 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
Mathematics Electives | ||
Complete two courses in the following range: | 8 | |
MATH 3001 to MATH 4999 | ||
The following courses are recommended: | ||
Real Analysis | ||
Statistics and Stochastic Processes |
Breadth Course
Code | Title | Hours |
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Computer Science | ||
Choose one of the following: | 4-5 | |
Computer Science and Its Applications and Lab for CS 1100 * | ||
Programming with Data and Data Science Programming Practicum | ||
Fundamentals of Information Analytics |
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Selecting this 5 SH option will add one additional semester hour to your degree program.
Integrative Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Advanced Writing in the Disciplines | ||
ENGW 3308 | Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences | 4 |
Integrative Course | ||
Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
Senior Economics Seminar | ||
or ECON 4997 | Senior Economics Thesis | |
Applied Mathematics Capstone | ||
Introduction to Mathematical Methods and Modeling |
Combined Major GPA/Credit Requirement
Code | Title | Hours |
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Grades in the following 4 courses must average to a minimum of C (2.000): | ||
Macroeconomic Theory | ||
Microeconomic Theory | ||
Applied Econometrics | ||
Probability and Statistics |
A cumulative GPA of 2.000 is required in all math courses.
A grade of C or higher is required in all math courses numbered MATH 2999 or below; grades below C will not count toward the degree.
Economics and Mathematics Major Credit Requirement
Complete 76 semester hours in the major.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required.
Sample Plan of Study: Four Years, Two Co-ops in Summer 2/Fall
Year 1 | |||||||
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Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
CS 1100, DS 2000 and DS 2001, or MISM 2510 | 4 | ECON 1116 | 4 | MATH 2321 | 4 | Elective | 4 |
ECON 1115 | 4 | ENGW 3308 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Elective | 4 |
MATH 1000 or ECON 1000 | 1 | MATH 1342 | 4 | ||||
MATH 1341 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
MATH 1365 | 4 | ||||||
17 | 16 | 8 | 8 | ||||
Year 2 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
ECON 2315 | 4 | ECON 2316 | 4 | MATH 3081 | 4 | Co-op | 0 |
MATH 2341 | 4 | MATH 2331 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||
Elective | 4 | ECON elective 1 | 4 | ||||
Elective | 4 | Math elective 1 | 4 | ||||
16 | 16 | 8 | 0 | ||||
Year 3 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
Co-op | 0 | ECON 2560 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Co-op | 0 |
ECON elective 2 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
Math elective 2 | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
0 | 16 | 8 | 0 | ||||
Year 4 | |||||||
Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||||
Co-op | 0 | ECON 4692, MATH 4025, MATH 5131, or ECON 4997 | 4 | ||||
ECON elective 3 | 4 | ||||||
ECON elective 4 | 4 | ||||||
Elective | 4 | ||||||
0 | 16 | ||||||
Total Hours: 129 |