The Computer Science and Economics joint major at NYU's College of Arts & Science offers an interdisciplinary foundation in programming, algorithms, systems, economic theory, and quantitative analysis. Designed to equip students for the rapidly evolving landscape of tech-driven economics, this major is ideal for those pursuing careers in FinTech, economic policy modeling, computational analysis, and data-driven business intelligence. The program consists of 22 courses (88 credits) across three academic areas: computer science, economics, and mathematics.
Course is not available to: Students from NYU Tandon, Students majoring in Data Science due to overlapping content
Course overview by category:
Computer Science Courses (9 required):
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
Four advanced CSCI-UA 400-level electives
Economics Courses – Theory Concentration (9 required):
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
ECON-UA 266: Introduction to Econometrics
Two ECON-UA 300–399 theory electives
One additional economics elective
Mathematics Courses (4 required):
MATH-UA 120: Discrete Mathematics
MATH-UA 211, 212, 213: Mathematics for Economics I–III
Quantitative and theoretical integration of economics and computer science courses provides strong groundwork for independent projects and research
Students are encouraged to consult with departmental advisers for research and capstone planning
Interdisciplinary seminars and industry-specific events through NYU’s Courant and Economics departments
Strong preparation for graduate programs in economics, data science, computer science, or financial engineering
Ideal for emerging sectors at the intersection of tech and finance, such as AI in economics or decentralized finance
Residency Rule: At least 50% of the courses must be completed at NYU CAS
Double-Counting Rule: Only 2 courses may overlap with another major/minor
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