Overview

The College of Liberal Arts' Department of Economics and the College of Science and Technology's Department of Mathematics jointly offer the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics as a platform for systematic concentration in the mathematical approach to economics. Economics has progressed in the last several decades by making extensive use of mathematical techniques. As a result, students who wish to pursue graduate study in economics, finance, accounting and other disciplines that make an extensive use of economics need a thorough grounding in both economics and mathematics. The Mathematical Economics curriculum provides this grounding with a broad selection of courses that cover all important areas of economics and the mathematical tools required for a critical, deep mastery of these areas. This program is especially recommended for those students who intend to pursue graduate studies in economics.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: LA-MECN-BA

Residency Requirements

Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.

At least 10 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 5 Mathematics courses and 4 Economics courses must be completed at Temple.

Distinction in Major

For distinction in Mathematical Economics, a student must have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher. A student must also have a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the 3000+ Mathematics courses and a GPA of 3.60 or higher in the 3000+ Economics courses.

Contact Information

Michael Bognanno, Economics Department Chair
bognanno@temple.edu

Brian Rider, Mathematics Department Chair
mathematics@temple.edu

Dimitrios Diamantaras, Economics Advisor
215-204-8169
dimitrios.diamantaras@temple.edu

Boris Datskovsky, Mathematics Director of Undergraduate Studies
215-204-7847
mathadvising@temple.edu

Maria E. Lorenz, Mathematics Department Vice Chair
215-204-7852
mathadvising@temple.edu

Belinda Wilson, Administrator
215-204-0472
bwilson@temple.edu

Janice Vincent, Economics Department Coordinator
215-204-8880

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Degree Requirements

University Requirements

  • MATH 0701 and/or ENG 0701, if required by placement testing.
  • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of their major. All students must take ECON 3598 as their capstone experience. The following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the remaining writing-intensive requirement:
    ECON 3596Energy, Ecology, and Economy3
    ECON 3597Health Economics3
    ECON 3696Behavioral Economics3
    ECON 3697The Economics of Sports3
    ECON 3698Economic Inequality3
    MATH 3096Introduction to Modern Algebra3
    or MATH 3098 Modern Algebra
    MATH 4096Senior Problem Solving3
  • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements. Students who complete this major typically receive a waiver for 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd course.

College Requirements

Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including:

  • 90 credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
  • 45 Upper-Level (2000+) credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST) or the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
  • Two (2) Upper-Level (2000+) Liberal Art courses.
  • Second (2nd) Level of a Foreign Language (1002).

Major Requirements (60-62 credits)

Computer & Information Science
Select one of the following:3-4
Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
Computer Programming in C
Program Design and Abstraction
Honors Program Design and Abstraction
Computing in MATLAB
and Applications in MATLAB
Mathematics
MATH 1041Calculus I4
or MATH 1941 Honors Calculus I
MATH 1042Calculus II4
or MATH 1942 Honors Calculus II
MATH 2043Calculus III4
or MATH 2943 Honors Calculus III
MATH 2101Linear Algebra3
MATH 2111Basic Concepts of Math3
MATH 3031Probability Theory I3
MATH 3032Mathematical Statistics (S)3
Select one of the following sequences:6-7
Numerical Analysis I
and Numerical Analysis II
Real & Complex Analysis I
and Real & Complex Analysis II
Advanced Calculus I
and Advanced Calculus II
One Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above 1,23
Economics
ECON 1102Microeconomic Principles3
or ECON 1902 Honors Microeconomic Principles
ECON 3501Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis3
or ECON 3701 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus
ECON 3502Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis3
or ECON 3702 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus
ECON 3503Introduction to Econometrics3
or ECON 3703 Econometric Theory
ECON 3504Mathematical Economics3
ECON 3598Economics Writing Seminar3
Two Economics electives at the 3000 level or above, with permission from advisor 26
Total Credit Hours60-62
(F) - Fall only course.
(S) - Spring only course.
1

MATH 2041, MATH 2941, MATH 2045, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above.

2

One of the Mathematics or Economics electives must be a writing-intensive course in order to satisfy the University requirement that each student must fulfill two writing-intensive courses within the major.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2023-2024 Academic Year

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
Select one of the following: 3-4
Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
or Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
Computer Programming in C
Program Design and Abstraction
or Honors Program Design and Abstraction
Computing in MATLAB
and Applications in MATLAB
MATH 1041
Calculus I
or Honors Calculus I
4
General Education/Elective Credits 1 8-7
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ECON 1102
Microeconomic Principles
or Honors Microeconomic Principles
3
MATH 1042
Calculus II
or Honors Calculus II
4
General Education/Elective Credits 9
 Credit Hours16
Year 2
Fall
ECON 3501
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
or Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus
3
MATH 2043
Calculus III
or Honors Calculus III
4
General Education/Elective Credits 9
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ECON 3502
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
or Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus
3
MATH 2111 Basic Concepts of Math 3
General Education/Elective Credits 9
 Credit Hours15
Year 3
Fall
3000+ Economics Elective, with permission from advisor 2 3
MATH 2101 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 3031 Probability Theory I 3
General Education/Elective Credits 6
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ECON 3504 Mathematical Economics 3
MATH 3032 Mathematical Statistics (S) 3
3000+ Mathematics Elective 2,3 3
General Education/Elective Credits 6
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Fall
ECON 3503
Introduction to Econometrics
or Econometric Theory
3
Select one of the following: 4 3-4
Numerical Analysis I (F)
Real & Complex Analysis I
Advanced Calculus I
General Education/Elective Credits 10-9
 Credit Hours16
Spring
ECON 3598 Economics Writing Seminar 3
3000+ Economics Elective, with permission from advisor 2 3
Select one of the following: 4 3
Numerical Analysis II
Real & Complex Analysis II
Advanced Calculus II
General Education/Elective Credits 6
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours123
(F) - Fall only course
(S) - Spring only course
1

All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for this major. Other courses that fulfill this requirement are ENG 1801 Career Seminar and PSY 1002 Careers in Psychology.

2

One of the Mathematics or Economics electives must be a writing-intensive course in order to satisfy the University requirement that each student must fulfill two writing-intensive courses within the major.

3

MATH 2041, MATH 2941, MATH 2045, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above.

4

You must complete the year-long sequence of either MATH 3043 and MATH 3044; or MATH 3137 and MATH 3138; or MATH 3141 and MATH 3142.