<p>This is for those that majored or are majoring in Math/Econ. How rigorouse are the requirements? And do you think it is worth doing Math/econ, or should i just go with econ? Does it really make a difference to the employer?</p>
<p>I'm a Mathematics/Economics major at FCLC. The requirements are a bit more challenging than the Econ major. You are required to about 15 courses (10 for the Econ major), and they include
-Basic Macro (can be fulfilled by AP and satisfies Social Science I core req)
-Basic Micro (can be fulfilled by AP and satisfies Social Science II core req)
-Macro Analysis
-Micro Theory
-Math Modeling
-Discrete Mathematics
-Calculus II (can be fulfilled by AP Calc AB or BC, which already satisfies the core Math req)
- Multivariate Calc I (and II, if you have time)
-Linear Algebra
-Stats I and Statistical Decision Making
- 2 electives in other areas of economics and 2 electives in other levels of mathematics</p>
<p>You can satisfy this BA degree by senior year. Currently, I'm a rising junior, and I am already 50% done with the requirements. In my opinion, economics and math are related, because if you look at cost analysis and production/output data, you need derivatives and even geometry to find the solution. In addition, in linear algebra and math modeling (a great course to take with Prof. Marotto, the author of the textbook used by Rose Hill and Lincoln Center) you will learn about eigenvalues (via matrix) and stability in functions and systems of functions. I find it really useful in my internship at the NY Fed. My future lies in the field of research and economics. If you are planning to just work on Wall Street and make big bucks with little independent analysis, a simple econ major would work. Many of the econ/math graduates that progress on to Law School and Graduate School of Business at Fordham (or NYU Stern) start with decent salaries (as mention by my prof -- about $55K per annum). </p>
<p>IN general, employers do look at the math/econ major as a more challenging curriculum. One has acquired the skills to perform quantitative analysis, and that is crucial to any business.</p>