Economics Major Math Requirements

Your major requires a Calculus class and a Statistics class

The Economics Department recommends taking Calculus first. You have three options:

Single semester Business Calculus

  • MATH 110 – Business Calculus (taught by Math faculty; typically offers more sections)
  • DS 110 – Calculus with Business Applications (taught by Lam Family College of Business faculty; typically offers fewer sections)

Two semester supported Business Calculus

  • MATH 107/108 (Same as MATH 110 but split over two semesters instead of one semester)*

For students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in economics or related fields

  • MATH 226 - Calculus

If you completed a high school pre-calculus class with a B or better or a high school Calculus class with a C or better, you are eligible to register in Calculus (MATH 226). 

If you qualify for Calculus

Step 4: For All Pathways

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus. Since your major does require calculus, select "Yes, I plan on a science or economics major and plan to take CALCULUS" button, then click the next arrow.
  • The fifth page is a confirmation that you have completed the pre-requisites for Calculus.
    • If you have met one of these pre-requisites, select "Yes I am certain I want to take Calculus and I can document success in precalculus".
    • If you have met the pre-requisites but are considering a refresher, click "No, I am considering taking Pre-calculus" and follow the directions found here instead.
  • The sixth page contains information about AP scores - if this information pertains to you, please make a note of the directions listed.
    • Either way, click the "Continue" button.
  • The seventh page lists two options, please choose the button that is accurate for you. 
  • This is the final questions, please choose which button is accurate for you then click "Submit My Course Choice"

If you have not met the above criteria, you will register for Pre-Calculus (MATH 199). Click this link for help with completing the First-Year Math Advising module.

If you do not qualify for Calculus

Step 4: Students in Math Pathways 1 and 2

Since you have decided to take Pre-Calculus you will sign up for MATH 199.

Follow these directions to submit this choice:

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since your major does require calculus, select "Yes, I plan on a science or economics major and plan to take PreCalculus" button then click the next arrow.  
  • The fifth page asks about your Math Category/Pathway Number. Choose the button that says "Category 1 or 2" then click the "continue" button.
  • The sixth page is where you confirm that you have chosen Pre-Calculus. Please choose "MATH 199: Pre-Calculus" and click the "Submit My Course Choice" button.

Step 4: Students in Math Pathways 3 and 4

Since you have decided to take Pre-Calculus you will have two options:

  • One semester, stand alone section: MATH 199 (3 units total)
  • Two semester stretch sections: MATH 197 in fall AND MATH 198 in spring (6 units total)

Follow these directions to choose which version is best for you:

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since your major does require calculus, select "Yes, I plan on a science or economics major and plan to take PreCalculus" button then click the next arrow.
  • The fifth page is informational, read the text and then click the "next" arrow.
  • The sixth page provides information about the two options. Read carefully and then click the "Continue" button.
  • The next several pages are questions about your preferred learning style, read each questions carefully, click your selected preference, then click the next arrow.
  • The page that comes up will show which version the exercise recommends - this is just a recommendation based on your answers to the previous questions. 
    • It is up to you if you want to follow the recommendation or not.
    • Click on the button that indicates the option you would prefer (MATH 199 or MATH 197/198).
    • There is an optional section to indicate why you made your choice.
  • Click on "Submit My Course Choice"

If you plan to take Business Calculus

Follow the instructions in the First-Year Math Advising module.

Step 4: Students in Math Pathways 1 and 2

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since you plan to take Business Calculus, click the "No or Undecided" button then click the next arrow.
  • The fifth page is regarding Business majors, click the "Yes, I plan on a business major" button then click the next arrow.
  • The sixth page asks about your math category/pathway number. Chose Category 1 or 2 then click the "Continue" button.
  • The seventh page confirms that you intend to register for either DS 110 or MATH 110. 
    • Please note: you will be able to register for either at orientation.
  • Click on "Submit My Course Choice"

Step 4: Students in Math Pathways 3 and 4

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since you plan to take Business Calculus, click the "No or Undecided" button then click the next arrow.
  • The fifth page is regarding Business majors, click the "Yes, I plan on a business major" button then click the next arrow.
  • The sixth page asks about your math category/pathway number. Chose Category 3 or 4 then click the "Continue" button.
  • The next two pages are informational, please read carefully then click the "next" arrow.
  • The next several pages are questions about your preferred learning style, read each questions carefully, click your selected preference, then click the next arrow.
  • The page that comes up will show which version the exercise recommends - this is just a recommendation based on your answers to the previous questions. 
    • It is up to you if you want to follow the recommendation or not.  
    • Click on the button that indicates the option you would prefer (MATH/DS 110 or MATH 107 AND 108). 
    • There is an optional section to indicate why you made your choice.
  • Click on "Submit My Course Choice"