To develop into an inquisitive, creative, and tenacious mathematical problem solver
To develop effective communication skills in concise, rigorous writing and in formal oral presentations
To acquire sufficient knowledge to approach problems from different mathematical perspectives, including the continuous, discrete, algebraic, geometric, deterministic and/or stochastic point of view
To understand the interplay between applications and theory
To gain the expertise to apply appropriate technology to both applied and theoretical problems
To explore the connections between mathematics and other disciplines
To develop the collaborative problem solving skills necessary to be an effective member of a team
To move from being a consumer of mathematics to being a producer of mathematics
To internalize the beauty, joy, and power of mathematics
Mathematics and Economics Major
To acquire and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills and to apply and interpret quantitative, qualitative and graphical information in a problem-‐solving context
To acquire knowledge of economic and mathematical concepts, theories and methods and to demonstrate competency in using this information to analyze economic events, understand the workings of economic institutions and to evaluate economic policies
To develop economic research skills, to locate and retrieve economic data and information and to critically interpret and evaluate this information
To develop and demonstrate economic and mathematical literacy through analyzing and discussing original economic and mathematical scholarly research
To develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in writing and orally about economic and mathematical issues
To be able to formulate and provide well organized and clear presentations of economic and mathematical arguments and models along with the relevant supporting evidence.
To develop the capacities and habits of life-‐long learning that will equip students with the flexibility and skills necessary to succeed in a constantly changing environment.