<p>I can't seem to find much information about this major. Am I right in presuming that it is basically a Maths/Economics degree?</p>
<p>Also, what degree do you get at the end? A BA or Bsc? And would it just appear as "BA economics" or would there be more to it?</p>
<p>Would it be possible for a Wharton student to do a dual-degree with mathematical economics, and would there be a point? Seeing as you already get a Bsc Economics from Wharton (albeit just in name).</p>
<p>I would like to study Economics (& econometrics) at university (I'm from the UK) but I hope/expect my future will be in business, so this would pretty much be my dream course.</p>
<p>Math Econ is a separate, rigorous major involving courses such as 360-361 (advanced calculus and real analysis). It is for those pursuing a graduate degree in econ, essentially.</p>
<p>A wharton degree is completely different, based in business, and it would be very, very challenging to pursue both and do well in them. quality over quantity.</p>
<p>The ECON MAJOR IN THE COLLEGE IS ALSO A SOLID OPTION, AND YOU CAN SUPPLEMENT IT WITH ADVANCED MATH COURSES without the rigor of mathematical econ; this said, the colelge econ major is no joke and ranked one of the best in the United States.</p>
<p>My main major of interest is Economics, but I would like to keep the course as quantitive as possible. (I have not decided my final career, but one of the jobs I’ve always found fascinating was that of “fund manager”. On the other hand, I feel like I would like start my own business sometime in the not too distant future)</p>
<p>I would feel that the mathematical side of the degree would give me more flexibility in my options( including graduate economics), as well as being the more interesting major to me.</p>
<p>I realise that a Wharton degree is completely different, that is why I am interested in doing both, but was wondering if it would appear different to people unaware of that. (two bachelors of Economics at the same university would look slight odd, no?)</p>
<p>Would you say a dual-degree at Wharton with math. econ. would be harder than most dual-degrees, in terms of workload, or are all dual-degrees of similar difficulty?</p>
<p>I usually research various math programs so I can advise folks (and post here…lol). What I have noticed is that mathematical economics is often times mentioned as an “emphasis” and the suggested courses are listed. </p>
<p>I would think the same is done when looking at economic curriculums. So, what I am trying to say is look at specific math and/or econ programs from a sample of X schools (on each X’s school site) and you will get a feel for what is needed for mathematical economics.</p>
<p>You could just double major in mathematics and econ which would be a lot better looking and it wouldn’t be too hard considering a lot of the courses overlap.</p>
<p>Yes you can major in both CAS Economics and the BS Economics at Wharton. It is not extraordinarily difficult as powerfuldog says. Many people get dual degrees from CAS and Wharton. It is far from easy but definitely doable as long as you are truly interested in both fields. If you get accepted and come to Penn you can apply to enter a dual degree “track” your freshman year.</p>