1. The Program

The Departments of Mathematical Sciences and Economics at the University of Delaware offer a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics. This program is recommended for students whose goals are to specialize in mathematics and economics, with special emphasis on applications of mathematics to economics. It will prepare students to pursue graduate studies in economics or mathematics, and it can position majors to compete favorably in the job marketplace.

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2. Advising

Students are required to consult their advisors prior to registering for courses. The advisors are also a source of information on careers and other items of interest to the students.

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3. Required Courses

University Requirements

• ENGL110 (minimum grade C-)
• First Year Experience

• Discovery Learning Experience

• All students admitted in  Fall 2010 or later must complete 12 credits that meet the University Breadth Requirements.

• Three credits in an approved course or courses stressing multicultural, ethnic, and/or gender-related content (cannot be taken pass/fail).

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College Requirements

• Three credits in a second writing course (after completion of 60 credits)

• Six credits in Group A

• Six credits in Group B

• Six credits in Group C

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Major Requirements (C- or better required for all courses)

• ECON301, ECON303, ECON422, ECON423

• ECON406 or ECON426

• One of ECON302, ECON430, ECON443, ECON471 or FINC311

• MATH210 or MATH230

• MATH242, MATH243, MATH268 or UNIV101, MATH302, MATH349, MATH529

• MATH530 / ECON530 - Capstone course for the major.

• One of the following options
  • MATH245 and MATH401 or
  • One of the following 3 courses: MATH426, or MATH503, or MATH512

• One of the following options
  • MATH350 and MATH450 or
  • MATH201 and MATH202