Quantitative Economics

Bachelor of Arts 

This major is designed to allow students to develop strong quantitative skills within the context of the economics major. It is a very fruitful course of study for the student who plans to pursue graduate work in economics, business, or other areas in the social sciences. It also prepares students for immediate employment in careers requiring economic research.

Required Courses

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the new Core Curriculum, which takes effect with the Class of 2016, is available at http://www.providence.edu/academic-affairs/core-curriculum.

1. ECN 101 - Principles of Economics: Micro
     3 Credits
2. ECN 102 - Principles of Economics: Macro
     3 Credits
3. ECN 201 - Microeconomic Analysis
     3 Credits
4. ECN 202 - Macroeconomic Analysis
     3 Credits
5. ECN 214 - Introduction to Econometrics with Computing Lab
     4 Credits
6. ECN 419 - Econometric Models
     3 Credits
7. ECN 417 - Mathematics for Economists I
     3 Credits
8. ECN 409 - Economic Forecasting
     OR
   ECN 415 - Mathematics for Economists II  OR
   
   ECN 486 - Seminar in Advanced Econometrics
     3 Credits
9. ECN 488 - Economics Senior Capstone  3 Credits
10. MTH 109 - Calculus I
      (3 Credits) &
    MTH 110 - Calculus II
      (3 Credits) OR
    
    MTH 131 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
      (4 Credits) &
    MTH 132 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
      (4 Credits)
11. MTH 217 - Introduction to Statistics
      OR
    MTH 325 - Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics I
      3 Credits
12. THL 376 - Catholic Social Thought
      OR
    THL 374 - Theological Ethics for Business and Economics
      3 Credits
13. Quantitative economics majors develop a supporting area of quantitative electives that include three courses (nine credits) from within or across the departments of math, computer science, engineering-physics systems, accounting, finance, or management. These courses must form a coherent unit and allow for further integration of quantitative analysis into the curriculum.
14. The remaining four economics electives (12 credits) may be selected from the list of upper-division economics electives.
    
    NOTE: Beginning with the Class of 2017,
    ECN 488 - Economics Senior Capstone
      (3 Credits) will replace one elective as a major requirement.