Program Overview

Economics and Mathematics BS

The Economics and Mathematics BS is a STEM-designated combined major intended for students with a strong intellectual interest in economics, applied mathematics, and econometrics. This major offers excellent career opportunities in both the private sector and government, as well as preparation for graduate studies in economics or related fields.

About the Program

In comparison to the regular major in Economics, the combined major in Economics and Mathematics emphasizes economics courses with more formal mathematical analysis and contains a higher math course requirement. This allows students to understand and conduct more advanced research in economics and quantitative analysis. With one year's worth of free electives, the major offers students flexibility to take courses outside the combined major or to transition to a double major in economics and mathematics.

Degree Requirements

• University Requirements:
  • COOP 101: Career Management and Professional Development (1.0 credit)
  • CIVC 101: Introduction to Civic Engagement (1.0 credit)
  • UNIV B101: The Drexel Experience (1.0 credit)
  • UNIV B201 or UNIV S201: Career Management or Looking Forward: Academics and Careers (1.0 credit)
• General Education Courses:
  • ENGL 101 or ENGL 111: Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research (3.0 credits)
  • ENGL 102 or ENGL 112: Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing (3.0 credits)
  • ENGL 103 or ENGL 113: Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres (3.0 credits)
  • COM 230: Techniques of Speaking (3.0 credits)
  • CS 150 or CS 164: Computer Science Principles or Introduction to Computer Science (3.0 credits)
  • CS 171: Computer Programming I (3.0 credits)
  • CS 172: Computer Programming II (3.0 credits)
  • One course in PHIL, PSY, SOC, HIST, or PSCI (3.0 credits)
  • One course in BIO, CHEM, ENVS, or PHYS (3.0 credits)
• Mathematics Requirements:
  • Complete one of the following Math sequences:
    • MATH 121: Calculus I
    • MATH 116 and MATH 117: Calculus and Functions I and II
    • MATH 105 and MATH 121: Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry and Calculus I
  • MATH 122: Calculus II (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 123: Calculus III (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 200: Multivariate Calculus (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 201: Linear Algebra (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 210: Differential Equations (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 220: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (3.0 credits)
  • MATH 311: Probability and Statistics I (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 312: Probability and Statistics II (4.0 credits)
  • MATH 401: Elements of Modern Analysis I (3.0 credits)
  • Mathematics Electives: Choose 14 credits from the following list (14.0 credits)
• Economics Requirements:
  • ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 250: Game Theory and Applications (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 301: Microeconomics (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 321: Macroeconomics (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 322: Economics Seminar (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 348: Mathematical Economics (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 350: Applied Econometrics (4.0 credits)
  • ECON 360 or ECON 370: Time Series Econometrics or Experiments and Causality in Economics (4.0 credits)
  • Economics Electives: Choose 16 credits from the following list (16.0 credits)
• Free Electives: 45.0 credits
• Total Credits: 180.0 credits

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plans of study are provided for the 5-year 3 co-op, 4-year 1 co-op, and 4-year no co-op options.

5 Year 3 Coop

• First Year:
  • Fall: CIVC 101, CS 150 or 164, ECON 201, ENGL 101 or 111, MATH 121 or 116 and 117, UNIV B101
  • Winter: CS 171, ECON 202, ENGL 102 or 112, MATH 122, ECON Elective
  • Spring: COOP 101, CS 172, ENGL 103 or 113, MATH 123, MATH 200
• Second Year:
  • Fall: ECON 301, MATH 220, MATH 311, Science Elective
  • Winter: ECON 250, ECON 321, MATH 312, PHIL or Social Science Elective
• Third Year:
  • Fall: ECON 350, MATH 201, MATH 210, ECON Elective
  • Winter: ECON 360 or 370, MATH Elective, Free Elective
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: MATH 401, ECON Elective, MATH Elective, Free Elective
  • Winter: ECON 348, MATH Elective, Free Electives
• Fifth Year:
  • Fall: ECON 322, UNIV B201 or S201, Free Electives
  • Winter: Free Electives
  • Spring: Free Electives

4 Year 1 Coop

• First Year:
  • Fall: CIVC 101, CS 150 or 164, ECON 201, ENGL 101 or 111, MATH 121 or 116 and 117, UNIV B101
  • Winter: CS 171, ECON 202, ENGL 102 or 112, MATH 122, ECON Elective
  • Spring: COOP 101, CS 172, ENGL 103 or 113, MATH 123, MATH 200
• Second Year:
  • Fall: ECON 301, MATH 220, MATH 311, Science Elective
  • Winter: ECON 250, ECON 321, MATH 312, PHIL or Social Science Elective
• Third Year:
  • Fall: ECON 350, MATH 201, MATH 210, ECON Elective
  • Winter: ECON 360 or 370, MATH Elective, Free Elective, COOP EXPERIENCE
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: ECON 322, COM 230, Free Electives
  • Winter: Free Electives
  • Spring: Free Electives

4 Year No Coop

• First Year:
  • Fall: CIVC 101, CS 150 or 164, ECON 201, ENGL 101 or 111, MATH 121 or 116 and 117, UNIV B101
  • Winter: CS 171, ECON 202, ENGL 102 or 112, MATH 122, ECON Elective
  • Spring: CS 172, ENGL 103 or 113, MATH 123, MATH 200, ECON Elective
• Second Year:
  • Fall: ECON 301, MATH 220, MATH 311, Science Elective
  • Winter: ECON 250, ECON 321, MATH 312, PHIL or Social Science Elective
• Third Year:
  • Fall: ECON 360 or 370, MATH 210, MATH Elective, Free Elective
  • Winter: ECON Electives, MATH Elective, Free Electives
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: ECON 322, MATH 401, Free Electives
  • Winter: Free Electives
  • Spring: Free Electives

Writing-Intensive Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid "clustering" these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.