Bachelor of Science in Economics Mathematics

The B.S. in ECON-MATH gives students an intensive grounding in Economic Theory, Mathematical Methods, Probability, and Statistics. This major particularly benefits students interested in pursuing Economics at a Ph.D. level.

Economics Requirements: 28 units


ECON 203- Principles of Microeconomics  4 units

ECON 205- Principles of Macroeconomics  4 units

ECON 303*- Intermediate Microeconomics Theory  4 units

ECON 305*- Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory  4 units

ECON 414*- Introduction to Econometrics  4 units

                       (pre-req MATH 407)       

TWO 400-level ECON elective courses*  8 units

Mathematics Requirements:  28 units       

               

MATH 126: Calculus II  4 units 

MATH 225: Linear Algebra & Differential Equations   OR  4 units

MATH 245: Mathematics of Physics and Engineering        

MATH 226: Calculus III  4 units                                         

MATH 407*: Probability Theory  4 units                                

MATH 408*: Mathematical Statistics

(pre-req MATH 407; Spring Only class) 4 units

TWO 400-level MATH Electives*  8 units

 

Information Technology Program (ITP) Requirement:  2-4 units          

ITP 101 or above 2-4 units


*Students must earn a C or higher in each of the core upper division courses.



  • University of Southern California,
  • Department of Economics,
  • (213) 740 - 8335,
  • (213) 740 - 8543 (f),
  • Department Chair: Simon Wilkie (213) 740 - 7432