Computational Economics Major, BS

Campus: NYC, Westchester

The Computational Economics (BS) major is an interdisciplinary major that teaches cutting-edge quantitative skills using the power of computer science and information technology. Students will learn how to program, work with big data, and apply sophisticated quantitative techniques (i.e. AI, Machine Learning, Econometrics) to answer questions in economics and business practices. The major is STEM designated and provides students with highly demanded skills across a variety of industries and jobs in the private and public sector.

MAJOR COMPLETION SUMMARY

Requirement Credits
University Core Requirements 44
Major Requirements 60-62
Open Electives 7-17
Total Credits 120

UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS (44 CREDITS)

University Core Courses
ENG 110Composition3
ENG 120Critical Writing4
ENG 201Writing in the Disciplines3-4
COM 200Public Speaking3
Math Options
MAT 144Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Economics4-8
or MAT 131
MAT 234
Calculus I
and Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis
or MAT 111
MAT 134
Elementary Calculus I
and Introduction to Probability and Statistics
or MAT 104
MAT 117
Finite Mathematics
and Elementary Statistics
CS 121Introduction to Computer Science4
or CIS 101 Introduction to Computing
or CIT 110 Introduction to Information Technology

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (60-62 CREDITS)

Economics Core Courses
ECO 105Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics0-3
ECO 106Principles of Economics: Microeconomics0-3
ECO 230Intermediate Macroeconomics3
ECO 234Intermediate Microeconomics3
ECO 240Quantitative Analysis and Forecasting3-4
ECO 380Mathematical Economics3-4
ECO 385Econometrics: Models and Organizations3
ECO 389 Economic Data Analysis (R & Python)3
CS/CIT Core Courses
CIT 241Database Management4
CS 377Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning4
CIT 380Applied AI with Deep Learning4
CS/CIT Electives8
Additional ECO or CS/CIT Electives6-8
Capstone Course
CS 489Computational Economics Capstone3
undefined