Applied Mathematical Economics BS
Program Overview
This interdisciplinary program combines economics and mathematics to prepare students for careers in quantitative economics, data analysis, and other fields. Graduates may pursue research positions in government or business, or enter fields such as teaching, statistics, engineering, and actuarial work. The program emphasizes the application of data and statistical methods to economic problems and includes internships and competitions to enhance practical experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program applies mathematics to the economic problems of production, consumption, and distribution. It will train you as a quantitative economist ready to step into a research position in government or business. Offered by the departments of mathematics and economics, the program's course requirements and electives divide equally between economic theory and mathematics, and include computer science coursework. Oswego students have interned at major banks and investment institutions, and worked as teaching assistants and peer tutors. You can participate in national and regional competitions such as the College Fed Challenge, which encourages students to learn more about the U.S. macro-economy and the Federal Reserve System.
Careers:
- Teaching
- Economists and economic forecasting
- Research
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Actuarial work
- Cryptology
- Inventory planning
- Numerical analysis
- Web metrics
Other:
- The program's course requirements and electives divide equally between economic theory and mathematics, and include computer science coursework.
- Oswego students have interned at major banks and investment institutions, and worked as teaching assistants and peer tutors.
- You can participate in national and regional competitions such as the College Fed Challenge, which encourages students to learn more about the U.S. macro-economy and the Federal Reserve System.
