经济学/数学文学士

经济学的研究提供了对经济学概念和经济学功能的理解，并结合了解决问题的经济学分析。数学是对模式，结构和变化的研究。经济学和数学概念的整合创造了这两个领域的熟练程度，并为毕业生成功地学习经济学或商业提供了基础。西方的经济学和数学学位为经济学家或其他各种研究领域的职业做好了充分的准备。学生可以通过经济学和数学课程获得批判性的理论技能，并且可以选择通过选修课程来遵循自己感兴趣的途径。
The study of Economics will provide an understanding of economic concepts and the functioning of the economy in addition to the ability to apply economic analysis in problem solving. The Economics Department strives to provide a program which gives students rigorous training in both economic theory and applications.<br><br>In addition to theorems and theories, Mathematics offers distinctive modes of thought which are both versatile and powerful, including modeling, abstraction, optimization, logical analysis, inference from data, and use of symbols. Experience with mathematical modes of thought builds mathematical power-a capacity of mind of increasing value in this technological age that enables one to read critically, to identify fallacies, to detect bias, to assess risk, and to suggest alternatives. Mathematics empowers us to understand better the information-laden world in which we live.'' From: Everybody Counts: A Report to the Nation on the Future of Mathematics Education (c) 1989 National Academy of Sciences. <br><br>A degree in Economics can be the gateway to many careers. Professional economists are employed as advisors and researchers in both business and government and as teachers and researchers in academic institutions. Employment as an Economist generally requires the completion of graduate studies beyond the bachelor's degree. Western's graduates in Economics hold a variety of jobs in business and teaching. In addition, Economics graduates have a high success rate for admissions to professional schools in law and business.