Economics vs Math/Economics

ucbalumnus
Sun, 19 Oct 2014 22:16:29 +0000

If you mean PhD program in economics, you should know that this requires a strong background in math, whether or not you are in an explicit math economics major.

At your CC, you should take all of frosh calculus, multivariable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. if a calculus-based statistics course is offered, take that. If a discrete math course that gives some practice in logical reasoning and mathematical proofs is offered, take that. Of course, also take introductory economics courses and breadth courses.

After transfer, you will want to take upper division math courses in subjects like real analysis and proof-oriented linear algebra. Calculus-based probability and statistics courses are also recommended. If the economics department offers more-math and less-math intermediate economics and econometrics courses, choose the more-math versions. See Preparing for a PhD in Economics | Department of Economics; for example recommendations.