Major in Quantitative Economics

For further information please contact:
Suleyman Taspinar – Director of Quantitative Economics
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new B.Sc. in Quantitative Economics. The degree provides a state-of-the-art education with an emphasis on quantitative skills. Quantitative Economics combines econometrics and computational methods with a solid understanding of economics. Students will gain hands-on experience by conducting original research using the methods and economic concepts learned in the program. We expect graduates to be in high demand for industries ranging from finance to real estate. The program is strongly recommended for all students planning graduate study in economics, finance or business.
The program is approved by CUNY and New York State to satisfy STEM requirements.
To complete your Quantitative Economics concentration form, please download it here Quantitative Economics Major concentration form. To declare your Quantitative Economics Major, use this form. You must bring both completed forms with you when you see an advisor.
Requirements for Quantitative Concentration
1. C- or better in each of the 16 or 17 courses used to obtain a major in Quantitative Economics. The P/NC option may not be utilized for any course required for the B.S. in Quantitative Economics major.
2. GPA 2.7 average or better from 16 or 17 courses.
3. Maximum number of transfer credits is 15.
4. Students can choose the Math 141, Math 142, Math 143 calculus sequence, or the Math 151, Math 152 calculus sequence. If students choose the Math 141, Math 142, Math 143 sequence, students will take 17 courses in total. If students choose the Math 151, Math 152 sequence, students will take 16 courses in total.
Quantitative Concentration Requires 16 Courses (51 credits) or 17 courses (52 Credits):
1 | MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 143, or MATH 151 (4 credits), MATH 152 (4 credits) |
2 | MATH 231: Linear Algebra (4 credits, Prereq. MATH 141 and 142) |
3 | ECON 101: Intro to Macroeconomics or ECON 103: The Global Economy |
4 | ECON 102: Intro to Microeconomics or ECON 104: The Market Society |
5 | ECON 201: Intermediate Macro (Prereq. ECON 101 and ECON 102) |
6 | ECON 202: Intermediate Micro (Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102, and MATH 141 or 151) |
7 | MATH 241: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Prerequisites: MATH 143 or 152) |
8 | ECON 382: Econometrics (Prerequisites: MATH 241) |
9 | ECON 387: Advanced Econometrics (Prerequisites: ECON 382) |
10 | CSCI 087: Introduction to Scientific Computing, or CSC 111: Introduction to Algorithmic Problem-Solving |
11 | ECON 392W: Economics Honor Seminar (Prerequisites: ECON 201, ECON 202 and ECON 382) or BUS 392: Business Honors Seminar (ECON 382, BUS 341W, BUS 350, and BUS 351 for Finance Majors & ECON 382, ECON 326, and ECON 328 for International Business Majors) |
12 – 16 | Four Electives: One 200 level Economics or Business Course Three 300 level Economics or Business courses (Exclusive of BUS 341W, BUS 344) |