BA in math v BS in math v BS in applied math v BS in math with specialization in econ

zhangvict
Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:47:59 +0000

All the math degrees will be heavily theoretical. The BS degrees are simply the BA with some more math course restrictions and additional required non-math classes in economics, the physical sciences or computer science. The BA on the other hand, has less course requirements and greatest flexibility for electives.

Importantly, all the math degrees require a year of real analysis and at least 2/3 a year of abstract algebra, both of which are theoretical classes. Many other classes including seemingly quantitative ones like ordinary differential equations seem to be theoretical too, since they often have perquisites of real analysis or abstract algebra.

Here is a bunch of info you will probably find useful: [Mathematics - University of Chicago Catalog](Mathematics < University of Chicago Catalog)