Computational Economics B.A.

Degree Overview

Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to apply their knowledge of computational sciences and computer modeling to support private sector interests or to advance sound public policy. Additionally, they will be equipped to pursue graduate studies in economics, applied mathematics and statistics. 

A minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA is required in all courses counting toward the major. Additionally, students must participate in program assessment activities.

Outcomes

With a Bachelor of Arts in Computational Economics, graduates have diverse career opportunities. They can work as data analysts, economic analysts, quantitative researchers, financial analysts or market analysts in finance, government, or consulting. 

Other options include roles in software development, data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence, where they can apply their computational skills to address complex economic challenges.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $68,169
  • Job Postings: 3,292

Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for data analyst positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Courses

In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, students must complete the courses listed below.

Required Major Core

Complete the following courses.  Students can select ECO349 or ECO250, ECO391 or NSC300, MAT233 or MAT302.

COM340

Algorithms

(3.0 s.h)

ECO391

Applied Economic Research

(3.0 s.h)

MAT204

Calculus I

(4.0 s.h)

MAT205

Calculus II

(4.0 s.h)

ECO425

Financial Markets & Institutions

(3.0 s.h)

ECO350

Intermediate Macroeconomics

(3.0 s.h)
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Elective(s) in Major

Complete 9 s.h. of elective courses in either economics or mathematics.

MAT305

Abstract Algebra

(3.0 s.h)

MAT310

Calculus III

(4.0 s.h)

ECO327

Consumer Behavior

(3.0 s.h)

MAT311

Differential Equations

(3.0 s.h)

ECO405

Environmental Economics

(3.0 s.h)

MAT303

Foundations of Geometry

(3.0 s.h)
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