Requirements for the Mathematical Emphasis
Mathematics & Statistics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15-16 | |
Option 1—four courses: | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 | ||
| Calculus--Functions of Several Variables | ||
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
or MATH 340 | Elementary Matrix and Linear Algebra | |
Option 2—Honors sequence: | ||
| Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Linear Algebra | ||
| Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus and Differential Equations | ||
| Statistics (1 course) | 3 | |
| Statistics: Measurement in Economics (Recommended) | ||
| Introductory Econometrics | ||
| Introduction to the Theory of Probability | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | ||
| Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics I | ||
| Introductory Applied Statistics for Engineers | ||
| Data Science Modeling II | ||
| Total Credits | 18-19 | |
Economics
30 credits to include:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics Macroeconomics (complete one): | 4-8 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Economics-Accelerated Treatment | ||
| Intermediate Theory (complete one): | 6-8 | |
| Intermediate Microeconomic Theory and Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment and Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment (Honors Econ ) | ||
| Introductory Econometrics | ||
| ECON 410 | Introductory Econometrics | 4 |
| Three Core ECON courses: 1 | 6-12 | |
| Study Abroad in Advanced Economics | ||
| The Financial System | ||
| Analytical Public Finance | ||
| Macroeconomic Policy | ||
| Human Resources and Economic Growth | ||
| Wages and the Labor Market | ||
| The Economic Approach to Human Behavior | ||
| Behavioral Economics | ||
| Industrial Structure and Competitive Strategy | ||
| Economic Forecasting | ||
| International Macroeconomics | ||
| International Trade | ||
| International Industrial Organizations | ||
| Industrial Organization and Imperfect Competition | ||
| Economics of Growth | ||
| Markets with Frictions | ||
| Game Theory and Economic Analysis | ||
| Law and Economics | ||
| Insuring Life's Risks: Health, Aging, and Policy | ||
| The Economics of Health Care | ||
| Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Economists | ||
| Honors Tutorial in Research Project Design | ||
| Markets and Models | ||
| Population Economics | ||
| Issues in International Macroeconomics | ||
| Issues in International Trade | ||
| Issues in International Finance | ||
| Topics in Economics | ||
| Topics in Economic Data Analysis | ||
| Electives | 0-10 | |
Complete any core ECON course (above) or one of these courses: | ||
| Introduction to Finance | ||
| Development of Economic Thought | ||
| The Real Estate Process | ||
| Study Abroad in Intermediate Economics | ||
| Data Visualization for Economists | ||
| Investment Theory | ||
| Sports Economics | ||
| Money and Banking | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| The Economics of Growing-up and Getting Old | ||
| Economics of Poverty and Inequality | ||
| Energy, Resources and Economics | ||
| Contemporary Economic Issues | ||
| Urban and Regional Economics | ||
| Economic Decision Analysis | ||
| Government and Natural Resources | ||
| Latin American Economic Development | ||
| The American Economy to 1865 | ||
| The American Economy Since 1865 | ||
| Economic Growth and Development in Southeast Asia | ||
| Economic Problems of Developing Areas | ||
| Agricultural and Economic Development in Africa | ||
| Philosophy and Economics | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Agricultural and Applied Economics | ||
| Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Population and Society | ||
| Energy Economics | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Residence and Quality of Work
- 2.000 GPA in all major and ECON courses
- 2.000 GPA on 15 upper-level major courses taken in residence2
- 15 credits in ECON, taken on the UW–Madison campus
Honors in the Major
Requirements to Earn Honors in the Economics Major
To earn Honors in the Major in Economics, students must be declared in and satisfy the requirements for the Economics–Mathematical Emphasis Option (above), and satisfy the following additional requirements:
- Earn a 3.300 University GPA
- Earn a 3.500 GPA for all ECON and major courses
- Complete the following courses, taken for Honors, with grades of B or better in each:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Microeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment and Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory - Advanced Treatment | ||
| Honors Tutorial in Research Project Design | ||
| Select one of the following capstone experiences: | ||
| Honors Thesis | ||
| Senior Honors Thesis and Senior Honors Thesis (Take for a total of 6 credits) | ||
Footnotes
- 1
At least two core ECON courses must be taken in residence at UW–Madison, and not via transfer or a UW–Madison Study Abroad program.
- 2
Intermediate and Advanced level ECON courses are Upper Level in the major.