Mathematics – Economics Major

Meet Your Major: Mathematics-Economics

Math and economics are a natural pair, complementing and building on each other. 

As a mathematics-economics major, you’ll study the intersection of economic principles and mathematical applications and learn to model and analyze market trends.

The expertise you’ll gain in mathematics and economics, combined with Merrimack’s core curriculum, will give you the analytical and critical thinking skills you’ll need to prosper in a globalized and ever-changing world.

What You’ll Learn

In the mathematics-economics program, you will:

• Learn how to approach problems using the logical framework of analysis known as “the economic method”
• Learn to analyze economic and social issues by applying economic research
• Understand the complementary nature of mathematics and economics, and how the research methods of economists can be used to study other disciplines
• Sharpen your written and oral skills and use them to describe the process and results of mathematical analysis

 
Hands-on Learning

You can showcase your quantitative and critical reasoning abilities by doing a capstone project. This is a directed study or research project in which you’ll apply mathematical and economic concepts to your topic of interest.

Career Options

Upon successful completion of the mathematics-economics program, you’ll be well equipped to pursue a career in academia or in business or government. The data analysis and research skills of a mathematics-economics major are in high demand. Positions held by some of our recent graduates include:

• Cost Estimator
• Data analyst
• Economist
• Financial analyst
• Professor
• Statistician

The Curriculum

All mathematics-economics majors take a combination of these required and elective courses to satisfy the 56-credit course requirement.

Economic Requirements

ECO 1203	Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 1204	Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2201	Intermediate Micro-Economics
ECO 2202	Intermediate Macro-Economics
ECO 3313	Econometrics

Mathematics Requirements

MTH 1217	Calculus I
MTH 1218	Calculus II
MTH 2219	Calculus III
MTH 2220	Differential Equations
MTH 2527	Probability and Statistics I
MTH 3335	Linear Algebra

Cognate Requirement

CSC 1610

Problem Solving With Programming

Upper-Level Elective

An additional upper-level elective, numbered 2000 or above, selected from either mathematics or economics.

Capstone Experience