<p>Note that some schools’ economics departments have a greater math emphasis than others (i.e. intermediate economics and econometrics courses require multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and/or differential equations). Some schools offer a choice of math-heavy and math-light versions. Some schools also offer more advanced mathematical economics courses. Math-heavy economics is preferable for pre-PhD students (who also take additional more advanced math and statistics courses). Math-light economics is more common, since more economics majors are pre-professional.</p>
<p>Im not too worried with the distinction between the math heavy or math light economics courses. I’ll be fine studying either</p>
<p>Does UT Austin’s economic course have a good reputation?</p>
<p>Also the rankings often further categorize economics to micro and macro - do you know which one you want to study?</p>
<p>Most likely macro, and i’ve checked but QS,Us College News etc just show rankings for economics in general. I may take micro economics as an elective though.</p>
<p>As an economics major, you should expect to take introductory level micro and macro economics (may be one course or two courses), followed by intermediate micro and macro economics (typically requires calculus; may require more advanced math at some schools) and econometrics (typically requires the intermediate micro and macro courses and statistics).</p>