Program Overview

Quantitative Economics Program

Overview

The Quantitative Economics program is a STEM-eligible undergraduate program designed for students interested in developing strong quantitative skills through coursework in economics, mathematics, and computer science. It is recommended for students interested in careers that require data-intensive analysis in economics, business, or finance, and for those planning graduate studies in economics or wishing to engage in careers in economic research.

Program Details

• Official Name of Program: Quantitative Economics
• Plan Code: ECON-BS
• Department(s) Sponsoring Program: Economics
• Career: Undergraduate
• Degree Designation: BS - Bachelor of Science
• HEGIS Code: 2204.00
• NYSED Program Code: 38958 - ECON-BS
• CIP Code: 45.0603

Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Earn at least 120 credits
• Earn at least 30 credits in residence at Queens College
• Earn at least 60 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses
• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0

General Education Requirements

Common Core

• Complete at least 2 courses in Required Core English Composition
• Complete at least 1 course in Required Core Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning
• Complete at least 1 course in Required Core Life and Physical Sciences
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core U.S. Experience in Its Diversity
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Creative Expression
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Individual and Society
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Scientific World
• Complete at least 1 course in Flexible Core Any Area
  • No more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field.

College Option

• Literature: Complete at least 1 course
• Language: Complete at least 1 course
• Science: Complete at least 1 course
• An additional course: Complete at least 1 course from College Option Literature, Language, Science, Synthesis, Required Core Life and Physical Sciences, or Flexible Core Any Area

Writing Intensive Requirements

• Complete at least 2 Writing Intensive courses

Major Requirements

Overall

• Earn at least 48 credits
• Earn an average GPA of 2.7 for all courses
• Earn a minimum grade of C- in all courses
  • Maximum transfer credits: 15

Core

• Complete the following courses:
  • MATH 141 - Calculus/Differentiation
  • MATH 142 - Calculus/Integration
  • MATH 231 - Linear Algebra I
  • ECON 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics or ECON 103 - The Global Economy
  • ECON 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics or ECON 104 - The Market Society
  • ECON 201 - Macro-Economic Analysis
  • ECON 202 - Price Theory
  • MATH 241 - Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics
  • ECON 382 - Introduction to Econometrics
  • ECON 387 - Advanced Econometrics
  • CSCI 87 - Introduction to Scientific Computing or CSCI 111 - Introduction to Algorithmic Problem Solving
  • ECON 392W - Honors Seminar or BUS 392W - Honors Seminar
  • Additional comments:
    • C- or better in each of the 16 or 17 courses used to obtain a major in Quantitative Economics.
    • GPA 2.7 average or better from 16 or 17 courses.
    • Maximum number of transfer credits is 15.
    • Students can choose the Math 141, Math 142, Math 143 calculus sequence, or the Math 151, Math 152 calculus sequence.

Elective

• Complete at least 4 courses from the following:
  • Economics Electives
  • Additional comments:
    • One 200-level Economics (ECON), Business (BUS), or Finance (FIN) course.
    • Three 300-level Economics (ECON), Business (BUS), or Finance (FIN) courses (exclusive of BUS 341W and 344).