Economics & Math Requirements
The economics and math requirements include three courses designed as the foundation for the study of business. The following courses should be completed by the end of the first year in preparation for sophomore year core business courses:
ECON 010 – Intro to Economics for Business
BPUB 250 – Managerial Economics
MATH 104 – Calculus I
Economics Placement:
Economics 010 may be waived ONLY in the case of students who receive advanced standing (AP/ IB/ A-Level/ etc.) waivers for BOTH Economics 001 and Economics 002. Students who are waived from only Economics 001 may take either Economics 002 or 010. Students who are waived from only Economics 002 may take either Economics 001 or 010.
Students who have a strong interest in pursuing upper-level course work in economics (perhaps as part of an economics minor or dual degree program), should consult with the Economics Department regarding the appropriate economics courses in which to begin.
Math Placement:
Math 104 assumes that students have had the equivalent of AB calculus in high school and are familiar with concepts through applications of differentiation and basic integration techniques. Students who did not take AB calculus in high school should start with Math 103, which provides an introduction to calculus. Math 104 can then be taken in a subsequent semester.
Math 104 satisfies the calculus requirement for most Wharton students. Students in Coordinated Dual Degree programs (i.e., Huntsman, Management and Technology, Nursing and Health Care Management, or Life Sciences and Management) should consult their respective advisors for the requirements of their programs. Joseph Wharton Scholars are encouraged, but not required, to take Math 114.
Wharton students are not permitted to take Math 115.
Students who have credit for Math 104 may register for the first semester of statistics (STAT 101 or 430) or continue with calculus (MATH 114).
For more information about choosing the proper math course, please consult with the Math Department.
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