Applied Mathematical Economics Major

About our program

This major combines math and economics to help you build skills in the quantitative tools you’ll need to conduct modern economic analysis and solve complex real-world problems faced by businesses and consumers. And because this interdisciplinary major is a joint program of our Economics and Math departments, you’ll get the combined strengths of both.

Sharpen your skills through internships, collaborative research with faculty, business competitions, clubs and service learning. This hands-on approach lets you put your knowledge into practice and prepares you for a successful career in economics, data analysis, policymaking and more.

Your education will be grounded in values and infused with social justice — which means you’ll not only understand business economics, you’ll also know how to influence the economy responsibly and ethically.

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Benefits you’ll get from Marquette’s College of Arts and Sciences

The ability to make significant positive change in the world requires knowing more than one area well. And since our College of Arts and Sciences is the most academically diverse college on campus, we're the perfect place to prepare for your role as a changemaker. So broaden your expertise by adding at least one additional major or minor to your degree — 73% of our students do. 

What can you do with a major in applied mathematical economics from Marquette?

About half of our applied mathematical economics graduates go on to graduate and professional schools, while the others go directly into the workforce. Here’s where some of our recent graduates landed.

  • CMG Financial
  • E15 Group
  • Medline Industries
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Reyes Holdings
  • Zurich Insurance Group

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Hands-on learning for career success

While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.   

 

Spaces to learn

You’ll love getting to work in our computing laboratories, including a 40-seat modeling lab, a biomathematics lab, computational labs with graphics terminals, projects labs and a mathematics education lab.

Internships

Hone your applied mathematical economics expertise with an internship. Our students work at organizations in Milwaukee and nationwide. Our internship program is here to help you find the best option for you.

Our students have recently completed internship experiences at:

  • Uline
  • Direct Supply
  • Clarios
  • Baird
  • Aldi
  • GE Healthcare
  • Jewelers Mutual Group
  • Johnson Controls
  • EY (Ernest & Young)
  • PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)

Undergraduate research

Here, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside faculty assisting with their research or conduct your own independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Here are just a few of the things mathematics faculty and students are doing now:

  • Designing and analyzing algorithms and data structures to compute information about groups
  • Devising methods to draw accurate volcanic hazard maps for use in civil protection and planning
  • Forecasting natural gas consumption for about 30 energy delivery companies all over the United States
  • Applying mathematical models to important fundamental neuroscience questions
Learn more about mathematics research at Marquette.

Competitions

Enter a business competition and apply your knowledge and conceptual understanding to real-world problems. From financial analysis to supply chain to real estate and more, competitions put you head-to-head with teams from other universities and let you practice skills that translate directly to your career. Plus, when you're on the Marquette team, you'll end up winning more often than not.

Leadership learning

Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the drivers of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.

Explore our E-Lead program.

Study abroad

Expand your applied mathematical economics education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for you through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research.

Check out our study abroad programs.

 

What to expect from a Marquette degree

A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it. 

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#6 Best College in Job Placement /#1 in Wisconsin

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#55 in Student Outcomes

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#12 Best Colleges for Internships

The Princeton Review (private universities)

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