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Econ/CS BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Computer Science combines economic reasoning, empirical methods and data analytics, knowledge of machine learning, and artificial intelligence to empower students in a digital economy.
| Requirement | Course Name / Criteria |
| Math 111 | Calculus I |
| Math 210 | Advanced Calculus for Data Sciences |
| Math 221 | Linear Algebra |
| CS 170 | Introduction to Computer Science I |
| CS 171 | Introduction to Computer Science II |
| CS 224 | Foundations of Computer Science |
| CS 253 | Data Structure and Algorithms |
| Econ 101 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| Econ 112 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Econ 201 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
| Econ 212 | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| Econ 220 | Probability and Statistics for Economists with lab |
| Econ 320 | Econometrics with lab |
| CS 325 | Artificial Intelligence |
| CS 334 | Machine Learning |
| Two (2) courses chosen from: | Econ 312: Economics of Digital Assets Econ 421: Microeconometrics Econ 422: Economic Forecasting Econ 436: Economics of Artificial Intelligence Econ 487: Game Theory & Economic Activity CS 329: Computational Linguistics CS 370: Computer Science Practicum CS 377: Database Systems CS 470: Data Mining Math 346: Linear Optimization |
| CS/Econ 480 | Computing Methods in Economics |
Econ/CS BA Information
GPA Requirements
- All classes counting toward the degree must be taken for a letter grade.
- Students must meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to graduate with any major or minor from the department.
- Major/Minor GPA will be calculated using the better of the grades when a student repeats a course.
Useful Information
- The Econ/CS BA cannot be combined with any other CS or AI major/minor.
- Students must successfully complete all prerequisite courses before enrolling in a course; this is a hard rule that cannot be bypassed. Course prerequisites are listed under the course information on Atlas.
- Students who require a permission code for a CS course should contact the CS Undergraduate Coordinator. Students who who require a permission code for an Economics course should contact the Economics Undergraduate Coordinator.