BA/BS in Applied Mathematics

This applied mathematics degree is for students who want broad mathematical knowledge and its many uses. It combines statistics, operations research and computing. Required courses include programming, three semesters of calculus, statistics, linear algebra, differential equations and numerical analysis, along with five electives from computer science and mathematics. Graduates may move into business and industry or continue to graduate school. A sample course sequence shows how students can plan their semesters across four years, with courses offered in alternating years. The Mathematics department coordinates the program, and its coordinator advises students on course planning and future goals. The program is based at the Main Campus of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Students thinking about graduate study will find the combination of statistics, operations research and computing a useful foundation for advanced work.