California State University, Long Beach
Policy Statement
01-07
May 21, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Economics with an Option in
Mathematical Economics and Economic Theory (code 2-8514)
This new option was recommended by the Academic Senate on April
5, 2001
and approved by the President on May 17, 2001.
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics with an option in Mathematical
Economics and Economic Theory (120 units) provides students with
the tools of economic analysis with an emphasis on economic theory,
economic optimization and statistics. This option is recommended
for students interested in graduate study in economics.
Lower-Division Requirements
ECON 100 and 101, MATH 122, 123, 224 and 247.
Students with upper-division status declaring the option may substitute
ECON 300 for ECON 100 and 101 with departmental consent.
Upper-Division Requirements
Economic Theory Requirement: ECON 310 and 311.
Statistics Requirement: ECON 380 and 481, or MATH 380 and 381.
Advanced Theory and Quantitative Methods Requirement: At least
one of the following courses: ECON 403, 410H, 411H, 420, 433 or
486.
Elective Courses: At least four additional upper-division
courses in economics of which at least one must be taken at the 400
level. Students may take one course from the following in meeting
the elective requirement: MATH 364A, 480, 485. ECON 300, 308, 309I,
380, 481, 495 and 499 may not be taken to meet the elective requirement.
EFFECTIVE: Fall 2001
Code: 2-8514
College: 28
Career: UG
IPEDS (Major) ERSS:
22041
IPEDS (Degree)
ERSD: 22041
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