Program Overview

Applied Mathematics - Economics

The Applied Mathematics-Economics concentration is designed to reflect the mathematical and statistical nature of modern economic theory and empirical research.

Degree Type

• A.B.
• Sc.B.

Department

• Department of Economics

CIP Code

• 27.0301

The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.

Related Academic Areas

• Applied Mathematics
• Economics

Concentration Overview

The Applied Mathematics-Economics concentration has two tracks. The first is the advanced economics track, which is intended to prepare students for graduate study in economics. The second is the mathematical finance track, which is intended to prepare students for graduate study in finance, or for careers in finance or financial engineering. Both tracks have A.B. degree versions and Sc.B. degree versions, as well as a Professional track option.

Concentration Requirements

• List of requirements

Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

• Become familiar with the key concepts and theories in micro- and macroeconomics and econometrics
• Grasp the basic tools, methods, and findings of several fields of economics
• Apply mathematical concepts and statistical techniques to research problems
• Analyze the interdependence between the elements of complex systems

Tracks

• Advanced Economics (class of 2028 and earlier)
• Applied Math-Econ: Advanced Economics Professional Track (class of 2028 and earlier)
• Applied Math-Econ: Mathematical Finance Professional Track
• Mathematical Finance
• Professional Track

Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Michelle Liu, Simone Donoho, Bernard Li, Natsuka Hayashida, Victoria Hernandez, Grace Yang, Anush Shah

Graduating Class

Alumni Pathways

The Applied Mathematics - Economics concentration prepares students for graduate study in economics and finance and careers in finance or financial engineering. Recent alumni have gone into professions as diverse as management consulting, actuarial work, the law, and photography.

What are Applied Mathematics - Economics concentrators doing… ...in their first year after graduation...5 and 10 years after graduation

Directors of Undergraduate Studies

• Brian Knight
• Alex Poterack
• Peyam Tabrizian
• Hui Wang

Advisors

• Jack Fanning
• Spencer Kwon
• Andriy Norets
• Roberto Serrano
• Peyam Tabrizian