BA/BS in Applied Mathematics

This mathematics degree, specializing in financial math, prepares graduates for finance careers and for any role that calls for strong quantitative and money-related ability. Faculty are specialists who also have practical experience in the field. The major draws on accounting, mathematics and statistics, with advanced topics such as abstract algebra, number theory and investment analysis. A four-year plan outlines the sequence, and students also complete general education and elective credits. Graduates may be employed by banks, investment firms, insurers, underwriters, research firms that specialize in statistics, health organizations, government agencies and consultancies, in roles such as actuary, financial analyst and forecaster. The program is delivered on campus through the data and technology school, and students also complete general education and elective credits.