The joint computer science-economics concentration exposes students to both theoretical and practical connections between computer science and economics. The intent of the concentration is to prepare students for either academic careers conducting research in areas that emphasize the overlap between the two fields; or professional careers that incorporate aspects of economics and computer technology.
The concentration is offered in two versions, the A.B. and the Sc.B. While the A.B. degree allows students to explore the two disciplines by taking advanced courses in both departments, its smaller number of required courses is compatible with a liberal arts education. The Sc.B. degree achieves greater depth in both computer science and economics by requiring more courses, and it offers students the opportunity to creatively integrate both disciplines through a design requirement.
MA 9, 10 or 17; 52 or 54; EC 11.
Computer Science: CS 15 and 16, or 17 and 18. CS 22, 31, 51. One of the following tracks: (1) Analytical track. Two courses from the set CS 141, 155, 157, 159, 176, AM 121, 166. (Only one of these two AM courses may be included in the analytical track set.) (2) Information systems track. Two courses from the set CS 32, 36, 123, 126, 127, 138, 143, 167, 168, 173, 190. One additional 100-level CS course (either 32 or 36 may be used if not already part of the concentration).
Economics: EC 111 or 113, 121, 163; plus at least three other 100-level economics courses. Of those three courses, at least two must be chosen from the "mathematical-economics" group. This group comprises EC 117, 147, 164, 175, 185, 186, and 187.
Computer Science: CS 15 and 16, or 17 and 18. CS 22, 31, 51. One of 32 or 36. One of the following tracks: (1) Analytical track. Two courses from the set CS 141, 155, 157, 159, 176, AM 121, 166. (Only one of these two AM courses may be included in the analytical track set.) (2) Information systems track. Two courses from the set CS 32, 123, 126, 127, 138, 143, 167, 168, 173, 190. One additional 100-level CS course. (Either CS 32 or 36 may be used if it is not already part of the concentration.)
Economics: EC 111 or 113, 121 and 163; plus at least five other 100-level economics courses. Of those five courses, at least three must be chosen from the "mathematical-economics" group. This group comprises EC 117, 147, 164, 175, 185, 186, and 187.
CS 190 (if it is not already part of the concentration), or an independent studies course in computer science or in economics, or a graduate seminar, with approval.
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