Bachelor of Science in Economics (Mathematical Economics)

How should we decide what to do with scarce resources in our fast-paced and rapidly changing society? The economics degree with a concentration in mathematical economics at the University of St. Thomas develops your analytical and critical thinking abilities for the modern workplace and graduate school while challenging you with rigorous, in-depth courses focusing on modern economic theory.

Why Study Economics at St. Thomas?

• Our program offers a breadth of courses focusing on topics ranging from econometrics to game theory. We teach you to develop not only the quantitative skills you need to understand the information you work with, but also the qualitative skills to communicate effectively about strategic decisions. Many of our graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees in the discipline and are now college professors. Other alumni have chosen to pursue careers in areas such as consulting, public policy, international studies and data science.

Course Requirements

• You complete courses providing the necessary foundations in economic theory and analysis while developing your quantitative skills with courses in mathematics and statistics. Plus, you choose your electives so you can pursue topics you find interesting.

Four-Year Plan

• You start out focusing on macro and microeconomics, the foundational principles of economics. From there, you have the freedom to choose from courses based on your personal interests.

Career Paths

We give you the tools to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions, whether it is in the workplace or graduate school. Here are some paths our alumni pursued after graduating.

• Data Scientist – Ovative Group
• Demand Forecast Analyst – Best Buy
• Manager, Competition Economics – KPMG UK
• Attorney – Faegre and Benson, LLP
• Business Operations Analyst – U.S. Bank
• PhD program in economics (e.g. Michigan State University, University of North Carolina)

Get Involved
Research, student-run clubs and conferences—the possibilities are endless for getting involved at the university and beyond.

• Our faculty are active researchers focusing on a variety of fields. They win government grants, are featured in the New York Times, publish in leading journals and present at global conferences.
• The Economics Club facilitates economic exploration outside of the classroom. Activities include professionals presenting on how they use economics in their careers, and faculty discussing current economic events like tax reform.
• We support students as they pursue research. There is financial assistance for engaging in research and presenting results at conferences. Faculty include students in their projects as research assistants or collaborators.

Unique Opportunities

• We provide numerous opportunities for you to get involved with student-run clubs at St. Thomas, meet alumni who apply their knowledge on a daily basis and conduct research with our passionate faculty.