BA/BS in Applied Mathematics

The Applied Mathematics major is meant for students who want rigorous mathematics they can put to work in other disciplines. It emphasizes methods and problem-solving habits that carry over into many careers. A shared set of core topics provides structure, while the rest of the plan is flexible. Electives span statistics, numerical methods, analysis, programming-based optimization, differential equations, dynamical systems, coding theory and bioinformatics. Students also take classes in other departments where mathematics is used, with options in the sciences, economics, finance and engineering. Many majors complete a second degree alongside this one. The credential is respected by employers and graduate schools, and alumni work for public agencies, research firms, schools, universities, software companies, banks, nonprofits and chemical and drug makers.