Economics, BS/Computer Science, MS (2204/0701)

(5-Year Program)

This program will allow students to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and a Master of Science in Computer Science in a five-year format. In general, the program will allow students to acquire expertise in two related knowledge bases so that they will possess the capability to pursue careers managing technological applications and innovations across both disciplines. Graduates would be prepared to pursue advanced graduate degrees or enter the industry.

Required Courses

CS 201 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
ECO 201 - Basic Microeconomic Analysis Credits: 3
ECO 202 - Basic Macroeconomics Analysis Credits: 3
MTH 231 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Degree Core

CS 202 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
ECO 309 - Statistics for Economists Credits: 3
MTH 232 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4
MTH 310 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3

Major Courses, Economics

ECO 308 - Economics of Money and Banking Credits: 3
ECO 310 - Econometrics Credits: 3
ECO 315 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis Credits: 3
ECO 316 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis Credits: 3
ECO 409 - History of Economic Ideas Credits: 3
ECO 416 - International Economics Credits: 3
ECO 435 - Mathematical Applications in Economics Credits: 3
MTH 250 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
ECO Electives - Three courses chosen from 300 and 400 level courses (9 Credits)

Computer Science Graduate Courses

Up to 18 graduate credits may be completed as part of the undergraduate degree.

Required CS Courses (12 Credits)

CS 600 - Data Structures, 3 Credits
CS 610 - Computer Organization, 3 Credits
CS 620 - Database Systems, 3 Credits
CS 650 - Operating Systems, 3 Credits

Elective CS Courses (15 Credits)

CS Electives - Five graduate CS courses as advised, 15 Credits

Capstone Experience (6 Credits)

CS 780 - Software Project Development: Design, 3 Credits
CS 784 - Software Project Development: Implementation, 3 Credits

CS 980 - Thesis Preparation Seminar, 3 Credits
CS 981 - Thesis, 3 Credits

Note:
To continue in the program, a student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Computer Science courses.