BA in Economics & Mathematics at Boston University

Mathematics and statistics are key tools in many aspects of economics. The joint major in Economics & Mathematics aims to provide foundational skills in both subjects while focusing course selection on both subjects’ common goals. The major is appropriate for economics students with interest in the mathematical techniques and for mathematics students interested in applications in economics. The major provides credentials in both subjects, leaving room for elective credits for students with other interests.

• Understand economic theory, both microeconomic and macroeconomic, and be able to apply these models to evaluate policies and real-world events.
• Demonstrate focused expertise in one or more areas of economics. Locate the necessary data to analyze and evaluate world events, and analyze data using appropriate econometric methods.
• In addition, goals which reside more strongly with the mathematics department’s contributions to the major include demonstration of a mastery of ideas and techniques of calculus and linear algebra and an ability to identify and apply these ideas to economics and other fields, plus a demonstration of focused expertise in one or more areas of mathematics.