A solid training in the mathematical and statistical sciences is fundamental to optimally prepare economics students for graduate school. A dual degree in economics and mathematics will substantially increase program quality and career prospects for our students as well as enhancing the reputation of the economics program at CU Denver. Similarly, a solid training in quantitative and qualitative economic principles offers significant benefits to mathematics majors who seek industrial and/or consulting positions.
Economics requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECON 2012 – Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2022 – Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 4071 – Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 4081 – Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 3 |
| ECON 4811 – Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
18 additional economics credits (typically 6 classes), at the 3000 level or above. At least 12 of these credits must be at the 4000 level or above. Note: ECON 3801 and ECON 3811 do not count here. 3 of these credits may be replaced by one of the following mathematics classes (counting for both economics and mathematics):
|
18 |
Senior Exercise
Graduating seniors must submit the three best papers that the student wrote in any three separate courses taken in the Department of Economics for the outcomes assessment of the economics program. The three papers should be handed in at one time in a folder to the economics office, before the first day of the month in which the student plans to graduate.
Mathematics requirements
A grade of C- or better is required in each course counting toward the mathematics major (see the program notes below the table).
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Take ONE of the following programming course options: MATH 1376 – Programming for Data Science CSCI 1410 and CSCI 1411 – Introduction to Programming |
3 |
| MATH 1401 – Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2411 – Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2421 – Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3000 – Introduction to Abstract Math | 3 |
| MATH 3191 – Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 3382 – Statistical Theory | 3 |
| MATH 3310 – Introduction to Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 4779 – Math Clinic † | 3 |
| MATH 3200 – Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
12 additional math credits (typically 4 classes) numbered above MATH 3000, excluding MATH 3195, 3800, 3999, and 4830. 3 of these credits may be replaced by one of the following economics classes (counting for both economics and mathematics):
|
12 |
† MATH 6330 (Workshop in Statistical Consulting) can be substituted for MATH 4779 (Math Clinic) for the general BS in Mathematics.
* Courses numbered MATH 5000 or above require instructor consent to register.
Program notes
- A C- or better is needed in each class toward your major, and your grade point average must be at least 2.25 in these MATH classes.
- The semester you graduate, you must:
- Complete the MFAT exam and participate in an exit interview.
- Complete a senior survey.
- These requirements will be scheduled through the department Director of Undergraduate Programs.
- You must satisfy the requirements of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). Contact the CLAS advising office (303-315-7100) for details.
- There are several residency credits that must be satisfied to graduate as a Mathematics major at CU Denver. Graduating students must:
- Take at least 15 upper-division (3000 or above) MATH credits (5 classes) at CU Denver.
- Take a minimum of 30 hours of resident credit (letter grades received at CU Denver).
- For the most current CLAS residency requirements, please visit the CLAS advising page.
- Students with at least a 3.5 upper-division major grade point average and at least a 3.2 overall grade point average may qualify for honors and should contact a departmental advisor (math.advising@ucdenver.edu) for more details.