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.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: ST-MECN-BA
Undergraduate Contact Information
Brian Rider, Mathematics Department Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 638
215-204-7841
mathematics@temple.edu
Maria Lorenz, Mathematics Department Vice Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 610
215-204-7852
mathadvising@temple.edu
Boris Datskovsky, Mathematics Director of Undergraduate Studies
Wachman Hall, Room 632
215-204-7847
mathadvising@temple.edu
Michael Bognanno, Economics Department Chair
Ritter Annex, Room 877
215-204-1680
bognanno@temple.edu
Dimitrios Diamantaras, Economics Advisor
Ritter Annex, Room 883
215-204-8169
dimitrios.diamantaras@temple.edu
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.
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
- University Requirements (123 total s.h.)
- Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
- All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours ECON 3596 Energy, Ecology, and Economy 3 ECON 3597 Health Economics 3 ECON 3598 Economics Writing Seminar 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
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
- A minimum of 6 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above) CLA credits.
- Successful completion or waiver from the second level of a foreign language.
- Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
- A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
- Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (60-62 s.h.)
At least 7 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 7 Math courses must be completed at Temple.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Computer & Information Science Select one of the following: 3-4 Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python or CIS 1951Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python Computer Programming in C Program Design and Abstraction or CIS 1968Honors Program Design and Abstraction Computing in MATLAB
and Applications in MATLABMathematics 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 IIReal & Complex Analysis I
and Real & Complex Analysis IIAdvanced Calculus I
and Advanced Calculus IIOne 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 faculty advisor 2 6 Total Credit Hours 60-62 Course List 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 | |
| MATH 1041 or MATH 1941 | Calculus I or Honors Calculus I | 4 |
| 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 | ||
| SCTC 1001 | CST First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| Elective | 3-2 | |
| 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 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 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 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 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 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| 3000+ Economics Elective, with permission from faculty advisor 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 2101 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 3031 | Probability Theory I | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1001 - First Level | 4 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3504 | Mathematical Economics | 3 |
| MATH 3032 | Mathematical Statistics (S) | 3 |
| 3000+ Mathematics Elective 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1002 - Second Level | 4 | |
| Elective | 3-2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ECON 3503 or ECON 3703 | Introduction to Econometrics or Econometric Theory | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3-4 | |
| Numerical Analysis I (F) | ||
| Real & Complex Analysis I | ||
| Advanced Calculus I | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 3598 | Economics Writing Seminar [WI] | 3 |
| 3000+ Economics Elective, with permission from faculty advisor 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Numerical Analysis II | ||
| Real & Complex Analysis II | ||
| Advanced Calculus II | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
| (S) - Spring only course | ||
- 1
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.
- 2
MATH 2041, MATH 2941, MATH 2045, or MATH 2121 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics elective at the 3000 level or above.
- 3
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.