Major and Minor Requirements

If you have any questions regarding the math major or minor requirements, please contact the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Adam Staszczuk, at adamstas@cims.nyu.edu or the Program Administrator, Jackie Tucciarone, at jt4787@nyu.edu.

MAJORS

MINORS

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MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN CAS FALL 2019 OR LATER

Math Major Checklist (Fall 2019 - Present) 109.5 KB

The requirements for the mathematics major are thirteen courses numbered MATH-UA 120 or higher. The only exceptions are MATH-UA 131, 132, and 133 Math for Economics I, II and III which are not open to anyone who has taken Calculus and are for Economics Majors. The courses must include:

Introductory Course Requirement

NOTE: Students who have taken Math for Economics for an Economics major or intended major can use the MATH-UA 131, 132, and 133 Math for Economics I - III sequence towards the math major requirements instead of MATH-UA 121, 122 and 123 Calculus I - III sequence. You will have to get this approved by the Math Department. All other students must use the Calculus sequence. If you have any questions regarding this requirement please contact the Math Department.

Analysis and Algebra Requirement

Either of these courses can be substituted by its more intensive counterpart:

It is strongly suggested for students to take MATH-UA 325 Analysis before enrolling in MATH-UA 343 Algebra.

Advanced Electives Requirement

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • Any two computer science courses (numbered CSCI-UA 101 or higher, except CSCI-UA 380), DS-UA 112, or graduate data science DS-GA courses may be credited toward the 13 course requirement as electives. However, no more than 2 non-math classes may fulfill the major requirements.
  • Students enrolled in and who complete the Premedical or Predental Program and who wish to major in mathematics may substitute at most two math classes by any two of the following; PHYS-UA 11 and 12 General Physics I and II or PHYS-UA 91 and 93 Physics I and II toward their 13 course requirement. However, if these physics courses are used towards the mathematics major, the computer sciences or data science courses will not apply towards the major.
  • Students may double-count no more than two courses towards both the Mathematics Major and the requirements of another major or minor.
  • Students may petition to enroll in graduate mathematics courses and apply them to the undergraduate major. Usually, permission to enroll is not granted until the student has completed MATH-UA 325 Analysis and the available undergraduate courses on the same topic. Please see the Enrollment in Graduate Courses webpage for more detailed information.
  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the major.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all courses used to fulfill the major requirement.
  • At least half of all courses in the major must be taken at CAS.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN CAS FALL 2014 - SUMMER 2019

Math Major Checklist (Fall 2014 - Summer 2019) 110.0 KB

The requirements for the mathematics major are thirteen courses numbered MATH-UA 120 or higher. The only exceptions are MATH-UA 131, 132, and 133 Math for Economics I, II and III which are not open to anyone who has taken Calculus and are for Economics Majors. The courses must include:

Introductory Course Requirement

NOTE: Students who have taken Math for Economics for an Economics major or intended major can use the MATH-UA 131, 132, and 133 Math for Economics I - III sequence towards the math major requirements instead of MATH-UA 121, 122 and 123 Calculus I - III sequence. You will have to get this approved by the Math Department. All other students must use the Calculus sequence. If you have any questions regarding this requirement please contact the Math Department.

Analysis and Algebra Requirement

Either of these courses can be substituted by its more intensive counterpart:

It is strongly suggested for students to take MATH-UA 325 Analysis before enrolling in MATH-UA 343 Algebra.

Advanced Electives Requirement

 

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • Any two computer science courses (numbered CSCI-UA 101 or higher, except CSCI-UA 380), DS-UA 112, or graduate data science DS-GA courses may be credited toward the 13 course requirement as electives. However, no more than 2 non-math classes may fulfill the major requirements.
  • Students enrolled in and who complete the Premedical or Predental Program and who wish to major in mathematics may substitute at most two math classes by any two of the following; PHYS-UA 11 and 12 General Physics I and II or PHYS-UA 91 and 93 Physics I and II toward their 13 course requirement. However, if these physics courses are used towards the mathematics major, the computer sciences or data science courses will not apply towards the major.
  • Students may double-count no more than two courses towards both the Mathematics Major and the requirements of another major or minor.
  • Students may petition to enroll in graduate mathematics courses and apply them to the undergraduate major. Usually, permission to enroll is not granted until the student has completed MATH-UA 325 Analysis and the available undergraduate courses on the same topic. Please see the Enrollment in Graduate Courses webpage for more detailed information.
  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the major.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all courses used to fulfill the major requirement.
  • At least half of all courses in the major must be taken at CAS.

 

JOINT MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN CAS FALL 2014 OR LATER

Math/Computer Science Major Checklist (Fall 2014 - Present) 140.7 KB

An interdisciplinary major offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, providing the opportunity to study both computer science and such relevant mathematics courses as analysis, algebra, probability, and statistics. Students must complete one CSCI-UA course with a recorded grade of C or better before they can declare this joint major (this policy applies to all NYU students, not just to those matriculated in CAS). The requirements include Mathematics and Computer Science components as follows.

Mathematics Requirements

Ten courses numbered MATH-UA 120 or higher, except MATH-UA 131, 132 or 133 from the Mathematics Department, which must include:

Computer Science Requirements

Eight computer science courses as required for the major in that department, which must include:

  • CSCI-UA 101 Introduction to Computer Science 
  • CSCI-UA 102 Data Structures 
  • CSCI-UA 201 Computer Systems Organization 
  • CSCI-UA 202 Operating Systems
  • CSCI-UA 310 Basic Algorithms 
  • CSCI-UA 421 Numerical Computing 
  • CSCI-UA 4xx Advanced CS Elective
  • CSCI-UA 4xx Advanced CS Elective

Please refer to the undergraduate computer science website for information on computer science courses.

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • Students may double-count no more than two courses towards both the Joint Major in Mathematics and Computer Science and the requirements of another major or minor.
  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the major.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all these courses to fulfill the major requirement.
  • At least 4 of your math courses and a total of 9 courses for the entire joint major must be taken at CAS.

 

JOINT MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS AND DATA SCIENCE

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN CAS SPRING 2021 OR LATER

Math/Data Science Major Checklist (Spring 2021 - Present)

Mathematics Requirements

The following nine courses from the Mathematics Department:

Data Science Requirements

The following five data science courses:

  • DS-UA 111 Data Science for Everyone
  • DS-UA 112 Introduction to Data Science
  • DS-UA-201 Causal Inference
  • DS-UA 202 Responsible Data Science  
  • DS-UA 300 Advanced Topics in Data Science 

Computer Science Requirements

The following four computer science courses:

  • CSCI-UA 101 Introduction to Computer Science  
  • CSCI-UA 102 Data Structures 
  • CSCI-UA 473 Machine Learning 
  • CSCI-UA 479 Data Management and Analysis  

Please refer to the undergraduate data science website for information on data science courses and the computer science website for information on computer science courses.

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • Students may double-count no more than two courses towards both the Joint Major in Mathematics and Data Science and the requirements of another major or minor.
  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the major.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all these courses to fulfill the major requirement.
  • At least 3 of your math courses and a total of 9 courses for the entire joint major must be taken at CAS.

JOINT MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED IN CAS FALL 2014 OR LATER

Math/Economics Major Checklist (2014 - Present) 144.8 KB

Mathematics Requirements

Economics Requirements

Nine economics courses as required for the major in that department, which must include:

  • ECON-UA 1 Introduction to Macroeconomics 
  • ECON-UA 2 Introduction to Microeconomics 
  • ECON-UA 11 Microeconomic Analysis
  • ECON-UA 13 Macroeconomic Analysis
  • ECON-UA 20 Analytical Statistics (if not taking MATH-UA 234 Mathematical Statistics)
  • ECON-UA 266 Introduction to Econometrics 
  • Plus any three economics elective courses, at least two of which must be theory electives numbered ECON-UA 300-399. Note that students who take MATH-UA 234 instead of ECON-UA 20 for the statistics requirement must take a total of four ECON-UA electives.

Please refer to the undergraduate economics website for information on economics courses.

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • The Math for Economics sequence is the preferred sequence for this major, although we will accept either Math for Economics or Calculus.
  • Students may double-count no more than two courses towards both the Joint Major in Mathematics and Economics and the requirements of another major or minor.
  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the major.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all these courses to fulfill the major requirement.
  • At least 3 of your math courses and a total of 9 courses for the entire joint major must be taken at CAS.

 

MATHEMATICS MINOR

The requirements for a mathematics minor are four 4-credit courses in the department numbered MATH-UA 120 or higher. Of these four courses MATH-UA 131, 132 or 133 may not be used if you have taken Calculus. Although courses transferred from other colleges may count towards the minor, at least two courses for the minor must be taken at NYU. Students pursuing majors that require mathematics courses may follow this minor, as long as two of the four courses do not apply simultaneously to the requirements for their major.

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the minor.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all courses to count toward the minor.

Tandon students should complete the Mathematics Minor offered by the Tandon School of Engineering. Please contact Alison Entin, entin@cims.nyu.edu, for information on the Tandon Mathematics Minor.

JOINT MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR

The requirements are the following four courses:

Additional Guidelines

In addition to the above requirements, the following guidelines must be observed:

  • Students must complete one CSCI-UA course with a recorded grade of C or better before they can declare this joint minor (this policy applies to all NYU students, not just to those matriculated in CAS).
  • Students who wish to double-count courses for the minor and another requirement may count at most two such courses toward the minor.
  • At most one mathematics course in the joint minor may be transfer credit, the other must be taken at CAS.
  • Courses taken under the pass/fail option are not counted toward the minor.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all courses to count toward the minor.

 

ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL METHODS MINOR

The Advanced Mathematical Methods Minor (for Stern undergraduates only) provides students with mathematical tools to handle complex business problems. The requirements are:

All students must take at least one Stern course in order to meet the minor requirements. Students who have completed MATH-UA 233 Theory of Probability or equivalent should not take STAT-UB 14, and should substitute one of the advanced courses in its place.

DUAL BA MATHEMATICS/MAT IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS, GRADES 7-12

This accelerated dual degree program enables Mathematics Majors to complete both your BA and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in Teaching Math from NYU Steinhardt in only 5 years. You'll complete up to 12 graduate units in mathematics education as an undergraduate student in CAS and complete as few as 18 additional graduate units for your Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree leading to initial teacher certification in Teaching Mathematics, Grades 7-12. Ideally you would want to declare the dual degree program and begin taking these courses during your junior year.

Visit the CAS BA-MA in Teaching website for more information and how to apply.