The Certificate in Quantitative Economics (CQE) is intended to enhance economics education for exceptional students in a cost-effective manner. Building on the existing major requirements, the certificate will be awarded to students who complete additional courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The certificate is available to both economics majors and minors.
Requirements:
The CQE will be overseen by a faculty adviser appointed by the undergraduate director. Interested students should meet with the adviser as early as possible. Students will continue to meet with the adviser each semester to review their progress. To receive the certificate, students must maintain a B average in the economics major/minor and in the additional certificate courses.
1. Mathematics: Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (640:151,152) or Honors Calculus (640:191,192) or equivalent (Note: 640:135 will be accepted in place of 640:151 but 640:136 does not satisfy the prerequisite for 640:251 Multivariable Calculus. Students must take 640:152 [or 192].)
2. Linear Algebra (640:250)
3. Multivariable Calculus (640:251 or Honors 640:291)
4. Statistics: Theory of Probability (960:381) and Theory of Statistics (960:382)
or Mathematical Theory of Probability (640:477) and Theory of Statistics (640:481); students considering a minor in math should normally take these courses.
Note: The two-course sequence (960:381-382 or 640:477,481) will substitute for the normal economics statistics requirement.
5. Intermediate Statistical Analysis (960:384)
6. Introductory Computing for Statistics (960:390)
7. Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science (198:111) and Data Structures (198:112)
8. Economics: Students must take at least two of the following electives, one of which must be 220:401 or 220:421. Students may take both 220:401 and 220:421 if they wish.
