CS is a strong foundation for many careers: not only "high tech", and its many entrepreneurial possibilities, but also law, medicine, and finance. Professional schools and employers know that the "computing perspective" gives you vital knowledge, hones your thinking, and endows you with analytical skills.
Why study CS at NYU?
As a CS major, you will be part of the acclaimed Courant Institute, which originated the study of applied mathematics in the US and continues to be preeminent in this area. Today, the CS department, working in this tradition, has world-class faculty in theoretical computer science, computer graphics, computer security, databases, computer systems, software verification, and more.
JOINT MAJOR IN ECONOMICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE (22 COURSES)
Computer Science Requirements (9)
CSCI-UA.0101 Introduction to Computer Science (Fall / Spring)
prerequisite: CSCI-UA.0002 or departmental permission
CSCI-UA.0102 Data Structures (Fall / Spring)
prerequisite: CSCI-UA.0101
CSCI-UA.0201 Computer Systems Organization (Fall / Spring)
prerequisite: CSCI-UA.0102
CSCI-UA.0202 Operating Systems (Fall / Spring)
prerequisite: CSCI-UA.0201
CSCI-UA.0310 Basic Algorithms (Fall / Spring)
prerequisite: CSCI-UA.0102 and MATH-UA.0120
CSCI-UA.04xx Advanced CS Elective
CSCI-UA.04xx Advanced CS Elective
CSCI-UA.04xx Advanced CS Elective
CSCI-UA.04xx Advanced CS Elective OR one of the following:
MATH-UA.0140 Linear Algebra
ECON-UA.0310 Strategic Decision Theory
ECON-UA.0365 Advanced Micro Theory
ECON-UA.0375 Topics in Economic Theory
Economics Requirements - Theory Concentration (9)
ECON-UA.0001 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON-UA.0002 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON-UA.0011 Microeconomics
ECON-UA.0013 Macroeconomics
ECON-UA.0020 Analytical Statistics
ECON-UA.0266 Introduction to Econometrics
Two economics theory electives, numbers ECON-UA 300-399
One additional economics elective
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September 2025
College of Arts & Science
726 Broadway, 7th Floor,
New York,
10003, United States
Graduated with a GED or high school diploma equivalency test and have not enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Don’t have minimum score requirements, but competitive applicants will receive:
100 and above on the TOEFL iBT
130 and above on the Duolingo English Test
7.5 and above on the IELTS Academic
70 and above on the PTE Academic
191 and above on the Cambridge English Scale
4.5 and above on the iTEP
Application deadline: Early Decision I - November 1; Early Decision II: January 1; Regular Decision - January 5
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from NYU is evidence of an inquiring mind and rigorous work ethic, setting graduates in good stead when making decisions about the future.
