<p>So, how is the economics program at W&M?</p>
<p>I had a dreadful calculus teacher last year, so my understanding of the subject is really meh (but I still managed to scrape final grade of "A" in a college-level calc class). I read that the econ classes which require hard math like calc mention so in the course syllabus or description. I'm fine with other forms of math. Will I do okay?</p>
<p>I plan on doing a BA (or is it BS) in Econ, then going to UVA to get an MS in Commerce. </p>
<p>you will be fine, IMO</p>
<p>Many econ majors dual in Math, especially those walking in with a year of AP credit. Math/Stat Econ has gotten my DS many interviews on campus and call backs over break…</p>
<p>You can find out more about the economics program here</p>
<p>About the program in general: <a href=“Undergraduate Program | William & Mary”>http://www.wm.edu/as/economics/undergraduate/index.php</a>
On the math requirement: <a href=“Economics and Mathematics | William & Mary”>http://www.wm.edu/as/economics/undergraduate/major/econandmath/index.php</a>
On econ courses offered to undergrads: <a href=“Economics - College of William & Mary - Acalog ACMS™”>Economics - College of William & Mary - Acalog ACMS™;
<p>As it mentions, most econ courses don’t require advanced mathematics, but calculus is useful for modeling. You can always take another course in calc (many students do) if you feel more comfortable making sure you have a solid understanding of calculus before approaching higher level econ, but imo an A in a college-level course demonstrates that you have at least a basic understanding of most calculus principles.</p>
<p>It’s up to you. But the econ major is rather flexible in the sense that many of the courses you take will be ones you elect to take. See here: </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.wm.edu/as/economics/undergraduate/major/requirements/index.php”>http://www.wm.edu/as/economics/undergraduate/major/requirements/index.php</a></p>