The Dual MA in Economics/MS in Applied Mathematics allows students to earn both degrees with only 42 credit hours of coursework, a capstone economics project, and a capstone applied mathematics project. The coursework includes 21 credit hours of economics specific coursework and 21 credit hours of mathematics specific coursework.
Core Courses
- ECON 5073 Microeconomic Theory
- ECON 5083 Macroeconomic Theory
- ECON 5813 Econometrics I
- ECON 5823 Econometrics II
- One of:
- ECON 6054 Seminar in Applied Economics
- ECON 6054 Seminar in Applied Economics II
- ECON 6073 Research Seminar
- MATH 5070 Applied Analysis (or MATH 6131 Real Analysis)
- MATH 5387 Applied Regression Analysis
- MATH 5388 Machine Learning Methods
- MATH 5718 Applied Linear Algebra
- One of the following:
- MATH 5490 Network Flows
- MATH 5593 Linear Programming
- MATH 6595 Nonlinear Programming
- One of the following:
- MATH 5660 Numerical Analysis
- MATH 5733 Partial Differential Equations
- MATH 6101 Uncertainty Quantification
- MATH 7386 Monte Carlo Methods
- MATH 7665 Numerical Linear Algebra
- MATH elective**: One 5000 or higher course with a MATH prefix (3 semester hours), except MATH 5000-5010, MATH 5017, MATH 5198, MATH 5250 and MATH 5830.
- ECON elective: One 5000 or higher course with an ECON prefix (3 semester hours).
** 3-6 credits of MATH 5950 Master’s Thesis or 3 credits of Math 5960 Master’s Project can be applied.
In addition, the following must be satisfied:
- Completion of 21 credit hours in ECON and 21 credit hours in MATH (42 total credit hours)
- Students are expected to meet all course prerequisites. ECON 5803 – Mathematical Economics is a prerequisite for ECON 5073 - Microeconomic Theory and ECON 5813 - Econometrics I. This prerequisite requirement is waived for students who are currently admitted to the MS Applied Mathematics program.
- A grade of B- or better is required in all courses, with a cumulative grade point average of B (3.0) or above. No course may be taken more than twice.
- A maximum of 9 credit hours of coursework may be transferred into the M.S. program. Only courses completed with a grade of B- or better may be considered for transfer credit. Credit cannot be transferred until the student has established a satisfactory record of at least six graduate credits in mathematics or statistics at CU Denver with a minimum GPA of 3.0. All transfer courses must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. Courses taken while registered as a nondegree student are considered transfer courses.
- The following courses will not count toward a graduate degree in applied mathematics: MATH 5000-5010, MATH 5012-5015, MATH 5017, MATH 5198, MATH 5250 and MATH 5830.
