Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Economics and Business Emphasis

University of Arizona

This math degree provides a solid base for graduate studies in finance and beyond. Students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with an Economics and Business emphasis develop a deep theoretical knowledge of the mathematics underlying economics and finance. They will choose a related minor options include Finance, Economics, or Personal and Family Financial Planning. Undergraduates gain a foundation in mathematical concepts that can be applied across a variety of industries. Whether students aim to address broader economic issues or prefer to focus on banking, finance or economic forecasting, their skill set will be in high demand.LEARNING OUTCOMESApply computational methods Math majors should be able to apply computational methods and mathematical concepts to analyze scientific problemsApply mathematical models to current problems Math majors should be able to critically evaluate and extend selected mathematical models in the current scientific literature.Create valid proofs Students should be able to identify an appropriate proof strategy and almost always able to create a correct proof using multiple strategies as appropriate.Define Terms Precisely Precision is essential in mathematics, and a crucial skill for math majors is to learn to define mathematical terms precisely.Effective communication of results Math majors should be able to effectively communicate results to non-specialized audiences in written and verbal form.Recognize valid arguments Logical rigor is a critical component of mathematical argumentation. We expect math majors to develop the ability to recognize when arguments are valid, and identify logical gaps and flaws.

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