- Lehman College
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- School of Business
- Finance, Information Systems, and Economics
- Career Infused Degree Maps & Program Competencies
- Bachelor of Arts: Economics & Mathematics
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Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Economics
Email
718-960-8298
Carman Hall, Room 377
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.):
Economics & Mathematics
Total Credits: 122
About the Program
The B.A. program equips students with the necessary competencies for successful careers in corporations, government, or non-profit organizations, education, and research. The career infused degree map allows students to commit to their career exploration by aligning coursework with career readiness milestones.
Degree Map
Freshman
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 111 - English Composition I |
| 3 | ECO 166 - Introduction of Macroeconomics |
| 4 | MAT 171 - Elements of Precalculus OR MAT 172 - Precalculus |
| 3 | Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences |
| 3 | LEH 250 - First-year Seminar |
| 16 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Activate your Handshake account with CEDC to begin exploring career resources and opportunities available through Career Exploration & Development Center (CEDC).
- Create a resume to begin documenting your achievements. Review samples for your major on Handshake Document Library
- Join ‘The Archimedes Club’ , explore professional associations, and clubs related to Economics to expand your network! Explore honor society options on campus.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 121 - English Composition II |
| 3 | Flexible Core - US Experience in its Diversity |
| 3 | ECO 167 - Introduction to Microeconomics |
| 4 | CMP 167 - Programming Methods I |
| 4 | MAT 175 - Calculus I |
| 1 | MAT 155 - Calculus I Laboratory |
| 18 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Create a LinkedIn account to establish your professional presence online.
- Explore career paths in Economics & Mathematics and take the Focus 2 Career Assessment. Code: Lightning
- Identify a Mentor with whom you check-in periodically (Economics Faculty, Economics Graduate Faculty, The City Tutors, Streetwise Partners).
- Create a draft cover letter you can use to apply to internships and pipeline programs.
Sophomore
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Scientific World |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Creative Expression |
| 4 | MAT 176 - Calculus II |
| 1 | MAT 156 - Calculus II Laboratory |
| 1 | CED 201 - Business Career Exploration: Self-Assessment, Discovery and Preparation |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Join a student professional organization (ALPFA, NABA, NAPABA, Omicron Delta Epsilon) to deepen your engagement in Economics & Mathematics.
- Begin exploring early pipeline programs like (America Needs You (ANY), BASTA, Year Up, Wall Street Direct, CUNY Opportunities).
- Apply to be a Research Assistant, Mathematics or Economics Tutor, College Assistant.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option |
| 3 | Flexible Core - World Cultures and Global Issues |
| 4 | MAT 226 - Vector Calculus |
| 3 | MAT 301 - Applied Statistics & Data Analysis |
| 3 | Elective |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Attend an interview workshop to learn the fundamentals of interviewing for Economic & Mathematics roles.
- Apply for internships (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, NYCEDC, Goldman Sachs, AIG, The New York Times, Top 4, Barclays, Jobs NYC, CUNY paid internships)
- Identify skills/certificates outside of the classroom (Lehman Bloomberg Finance Lab, CUNY Upskilling, Coursera) to complete.
- Explore the (National Association for Business Economics & American Economic Association, Informs).
Junior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 OR 353 OR 354 or 355 (must have earned 45 credits or declared your major) |
| 3 | ECO 300 - Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 4 | MAT 313 - Elements of Linear Algebra |
| 3 | ECO 302 - Economic Statistics |
| 3 | Elective |
| 16 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Participate in case competitions to solve real-world Economic and Mathematics. Consult with Faculty. (Battle of the Brain X ALPFA, Accenture Innovation Challenge)
- Prepare for interviews in Economics & Mathematics by completing a Mock interview with your Career Specialist.
- Research graduate school or other postgraduate opportunities if considering further education.
- Take FREE instructor-led MS Office workshops with Lehman IT Center.
- Attend career fairs, symposiums, conferences and seminars to network with professionals.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 or 353 or 354 or 355 |
| 4 | ECO 402 Econometrics |
| 3 | ECO 301 - Intermediate Microeconomics |
| 4 | MAT 330 - Probability and Statistics |
| 1 | CED 301 - Business Career Goals, Networking and Strategies |
| 15 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Take leadership roles in Economics-related clubs or professional association you belong to.
- Engage in LEAP on Suitable and other Experiential Learning Opportunities to explore career paths & develop practical skills in Economics and Mathematics.
- Work in at least one Economics & Mathematics internship by the end of summer after your junior year. Apply for the Summer Wall Street Exchange Program for rising seniors.
- Engage with career guidance, networking, and hiring events on Handshake and Forage to deepen your understanding of your career path.
Senior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ECO 3XX OR 4XX |
| 4 | MAT 347 OR MAT 349 OR MAT 424 |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course I |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course II |
| 13 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Meet with your Career Specialist to finalize your resume, LinkedIn profile, and prepare for interviews.
- Take exams that can help advance your career - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial, Risk Management (FRM), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- If applicable complete the process for applying to graduate school.
- As graduation nears, connect with mentors and network for career advice and job leads.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | Major Electives |
| 3 | ECO 401 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course III |
| 3 | Minor or Certificate Course IV |
| 12 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- It is recommended you take the Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) from FINRA.
- Subscribe to the New York Jobs CEO Council and CUNY Weekly Newsletter for exclusive opportunities, events and career resources.
- If appropriate, complete the process of applying to graduate school.
- Be sure to explore the CUNY Alumni website for valuable resources!
- Complete the Cap and Gown Survey on CUNYFirst.
CONTACT
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Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Economics
Email
718-960-8298
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