CS + Economics
Computer Science + Economics, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science + Economics
There are few disciplines more impacted by "big data" than Economics, where analysts need to have the sophisticated skills necessary to examine large administrative datasets and write their own algorithms and software tools to do so. The Computer Science + Economics curriculum provides students with enhanced quantitative analysis and programming skills. Students learn various economic analytical skills, both theoretical and empirical, as well as computational skills.
The CS + Economics blended bachelor's degree is a partnership between the Department of Computer Science in The Grainger College of Engineering and the Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. As part of the computing community at Illinois, you will benefit from being part of a top-five-ranked Computer Science program with world-class faculty and research. Learn more about the Department's Rankings and Statistics.
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Curriculum Map
The curriculum sequence mapped below is a sample sequence. Students will work with a department academic advisor to achieve educational goals specific to their needs and preparation.
- Course prerequisite chain
- Immediate prerequisite
- Credit or concurrent registration required
- Concurrent registration required
- Postrequisite course sequence
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Notes
Before reviewing the links, students should find their effective Academic Catalog Year. When clicking any links referenced below that take students to the Academic Catalog Year pages, they should be mindful of which Academic Catalog year is displayed.
- This optional course is highly recommended for freshmen, who may use it to help meet free elective requirements.
- MATH 220 may be substituted. MATH 220 is appropriate for students with no background in calculus.
- LAS 102 may be used for external transfer students. LAS 100 is supplemental course international students take along with LAS 101/102/122.
- RHET 105 (or an alternative Composition I sequence) is taken either in the first or second semester of the first year, according to the student's UIN (Spring if UIN is Odd). General Education Elective is taken the other semester. Composition I guidelines can be found at Degree and General Education Requirements under Written Communication Requirement.
- General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
- MATH 225 may be substituted.
- ECON 202 can be substituted.
- CS 340 and two (2) CS technical electives (400 level CS courses) can be used to substiute the CS 233 and CS 341 requirements. The 2 technical electives must be distinct from courses used to satisfy other major requirements an can replace Free Electives
- Additional coursework, subject to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences restrictions to Free Electives, so that there are at least 120 credit hours earned toward the degree.
The code used to present this flowsheet is based on original work shared by the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.