Math and Economics

Here, you’ll learn by doing. With hands-on opportunities in one of the world’s economic hubs, you’ll gain the skills and experiences employers seek. You’ll be just a subway ride away from world-class internships at top companies, from medical research institutions to global financial firms.

And in addition to the lively energy of New York City, you’ll have a tight-knit, supportive campus community, eager for you to thrive.

Beyond the fundamentals of modern economic theory and its mathematical principles, you might dive into courses like International Finance, where you’ll learn about foreign exchange markets and macroeconomic policy, or Mathematics and Democracy, where you’ll study topics like decision-making strategies, the manipulability of voting systems, and the mathematics of competition.

With New York City as your college town, you’ll have unmatched access to some of the biggest names in business, finance, STEM, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with industry partners like Albert Einstein College of Medicine and publish your work in peer-reviewed journals.

You’ll be prepared for careers in business, finance, law, and engineering to name a few. Our graduates have gone on to work for Goddard Space Flight Center, GEICO, Hewlett-Packard, and the Department of Commerce.

At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. Our program will equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI in the workforce.

As a math and economics student, you’ll learn how to use AI to enhance your work through courses like Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets, which connects you with industry experts in New York City. And you’ll gain an understanding of how AI is changing the way professionals think about risk and investment opportunities, preparing you for high-growth roles in areas like AI-driven systems management, predictive technology, and automated theorem proving.

You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.

Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and experimentation. Though AI can solve some complex problems autonomously, it lacks basic discernment. Which mathematical questions are worth asking in the first place? How can those questions be used to find solutions that make a positive impact? That's where you come in—your knowledge, experiences, creativity, and unique point of view that can’t be replaced by technology.