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 for students who wish to take a mathematical approach to economics. Economics today makes extensive use of mathematical techniques. Students who wish to pursue graduate study in economics and related fields, such as finance and accounting, need a thorough grounding in both economics and mathematics. The Mathematical Economics curriculum provides a broad selection of courses that cover all important areas of economics and the mathematical tools required for a 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 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 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:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours ECON 3596 Energy, Ecology, and Economy 3 ECON 3597 Health Economics 3 ECON 3696 Behavioral Economics 3 ECON 3697 The Economics of Sports 3 ECON 3698 Economic Inequality 3 MATH 3096 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 or MATH 3098 Modern Algebra MATH 4096 Senior Problem Solving 3 - 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)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Science | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | ||
or CIS 1951 | Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | |
| Computer Programming in C | ||
| Program Design and Abstraction | ||
or CIS 1968 | Honors Program Design and Abstraction | |
| Computing in MATLAB and Applications in MATLAB | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1041 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 1941 | Honors Calculus I | |
| MATH 1042 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 1942 | Honors Calculus II | |
| MATH 2043 | Calculus III | 4 |
| or MATH 2943 | Honors Calculus III | |
| MATH 2101 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2111 | Basic Concepts of Math | 3 |
| MATH 3031 | Probability Theory I | 3 |
| MATH 3032 | Mathematical 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 1,2 | 3 | |
| Economics | ||
| ECON 1102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| or ECON 1902 | Honors Microeconomic Principles | |
| ECON 3501 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| or ECON 3701 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus | |
| ECON 3502 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
| or ECON 3702 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus | |
| ECON 3503 | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
| or ECON 3703 | Econometric Theory | |
| ECON 3504 | Mathematical Economics | 3 |
| ECON 3598 | Economics Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Two Economics electives at the 3000 level or above, with permission from advisor 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-62 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (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 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit 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 or MATH 1941 | Calculus I or Honors Calculus I | 4 |
| General Education/Elective Credits 1 | 8-7 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 1102 or ECON 1902 | Microeconomic Principles or Honors Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| MATH 1042 or MATH 1942 | Calculus II or Honors Calculus II | 4 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 3501 or ECON 3701 | Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis or Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis with Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 2043 or MATH 2943 | Calculus III or Honors Calculus III | 4 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3502 or ECON 3702 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis or Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis with Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 2111 | Basic Concepts of Math | 3 |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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 Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3504 | Mathematical Economics | 3 |
| MATH 3032 | Mathematical Statistics (S) | 3 |
| 3000+ Mathematics Elective 2,3 | 3 | |
| General Education/Elective Credits | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 3503 or ECON 3703 | 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 Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3598 | Economics Writing Seminar [WI] | 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 Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (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 Professional Development for English Majors 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.