HOURS
120 total hours.
40 Upper division required.
QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS
Understand, Model, and Predict the World.
Why major in quantitative economics at Weber State?
If you plan to continue your education by entering a master’s or Ph.D. program in economics, finance or a quantitatively oriented MBA, this major is for you. Completion of this major is also excellent preparation for a career in actuarial science. International students graduating with STEM degrees have the option of three years of Optional Practical Training in the United States.
EXPERIENCE
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience
56k
Average salary Western US
29:1
Small classes = personal attention
100%
Faculty Instruction = no TA's!
INTERNSHIPS
Excellent internships = experience!
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
in the quantitative economics program?
You’ll graduate with strong quantitative, mathematical and statistical background, along with gaining knowledge and skills in data and business fundamentals. On the data side, you will gain technical skills and knowledge in: data analysis, tabulating and manipulating data, research and analysis, finding and testing relationships, applying statistical methods and testing hypothesis. You'll also gain skills in microeconomics and macroeconomics, mathematical economics, communication skills, written and oral, and an understanding and interpreting relationships between economic indicators.
A QUICK LOOK
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers
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GPA
C or higher in Math 1050
C or higher in ENGL 2010
C- or higher for all Business Foundations courses
2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
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MINOR
Not required for this major.
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COURSE DELIVERY
- Some evenings
- Some day
- Some online
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GRAD MAP
Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in quantitative economics. Check the course year, requirements may change.
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ADMISSIONS
The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements.
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CAREERS & RESOURCES
Explore what you can do with an quantitative economics degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.
MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS
a quick look at the major course requirements in quantitative economics
Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the course requirements in the catalog.
| COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS | PRE-REQ |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I |
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Must take MATH 1050 AND MATH 1060 OR MATH 1080 or placement test. |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II |
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MATH 1210. |
| MATH 2210 | Calculus III |
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MATH 1220. |
| SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | |||
| MATH 2250 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
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MATH 1220. |
| MATH 2270 | Elementary Linear Algebra |
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MATH 1220 OR MATH 1210 and a choice of MATH 3110 or MATH 3160. |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS: | |||
| Elective Courses (12 credit hours) | SEE OPTIONS (some courses are only offered once a year) | ||
FANTASTIC ECONOMICS FACULTY
Take a look at the faculty in the department of economics
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Nazneen Ahmad
Econ 2020, 3120, 4020 -
Madison Arnsbarger
Econ 1740 -
Therese Cavlovic
Econ 1010, 4970 -
Doris Geide-Stevenson
Econ 3120, MBA 6410 -
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Jenny Gnagey
ECON 4980, QUAN 3610 -
Matt Gnagey
Econ 2010, 3300, 4970, Quan 2600 -
Andrew Keinsley
Econ 2020,3200 -
Brandon Koford
Econ 2010, 4550 -
Alvaro LaParra Perez
Econ 1010, 1740, 4010 -
John Mukum Mbaku
Econ 2010, 4010, 4170 -
Sandeep Kumar Rangaraju
Econ 4020, Quan 2400 -
Gavin Roberts
Econ 4860, 6550 -
Valentinas Rudys
Econ 3200, Quan 2600
WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING
about the economics program?
Students that study business economics often have several traits in common. Many are natural leaders, unafraid to take risks, have a competitive spirit, ability to take initiative and have solid communication skills.
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Erin, QUANT ECONOMICS '17
"The teachers are all friendly and they care about you and know you on a first name basis, I didn't feel that at the other school that I attended."
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