Math and Economics and Econometrics?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>Hi, I was just looking around the UF registrar's website at prospective classes and majors. I also was looking at Rice and USC. I noticed at both Rice and USC they have an Economics major dealing with higher levels of math. At USC it is a BS in math/economics and it is possible to get an M.S in Mathematical Finance in 5 years. At Rice is called Mathematical Economics or something. Mathematical Finance (and similar fields such as Financiel Engineering?) seem very interesting to me, but the USC website said entrance to their MS program required stronger math backgrounds than a normal economics major. It also required econometrics.</p>

<p>What I am wondering is does UF have a similar program where the Economics is less aimed at business and more towards math and finance? Or would a dual major in Math and Economics be more suitable if I want to get a graduate degree in something like Mathematical Finance or Financial Engineering. Also, I couldnt not find any type of econometrics class at UF for undergraduates. Am I missing something? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any help.</p>

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<p>ExRunner, try <a href="http://www.cba.ufl.edu/eco/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.cba.ufl.edu/eco/&lt;/a>
I would e-mail and ask these questions.</p>

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<p>UF has a very small economics department that is based in the College of Business. Therefore, it is possible that there is no econometrics offered on the undergrad level. </p>

<p>However, for strong students it is possible to enroll in a graduate level course. The Ag. school also offers econometrics, so you may be able to find what you need in other parts of the U.</p>

<p>I agree with Tabbyzmom. Go on the website and write to professors in the areas that interest you.</p>