Quanitative Economic Methods - Certificate
The Quantitative Economic Methods certificate program prepares students for entry into an economics Ph.D. program or highly quantitatively-oriented occupation such as economic consulting and research. Students select from a set of courses in the Statistics and Mathematics departments to broaden their understanding of the fundamental basis of advanced economics. In addition, students are required to take several intensive economics courses focused on mathematical and statistical topics. Students interested in this certificate are also strongly encouraged to participate in undergraduate research activities in the Department of Economics.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| ECMT 475 | Economic Forecasting 1 | 3 |
| ECON 460 | Introduction to Mathematical Economics 2 | 3 |
| ECON 470 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Select three of the following: 3 | 9 | |
| Several Variable Calculus | ||
| Foundations of Mathematics | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Advanced Calculus I | ||
| Mathematical Statistics I | ||
| Mathematical Statistics II | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| 1 | |
| 2 | Completion of MATH 151 and higher is suggested when enrolling in this course. |
| 3 | All MATH and STAT courses listed require a minimum of MATH 151 and MATH 152. |