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The applied mathematics major provides students with an array of courses that build mathematical skills . Students graduate with a solid background in mathematics and statistics and the ability to use data to solve problems in various disciplines . Critical and analytic thinking skills make applied mathematics majors highly employable in government , the private sector , and education .
In addition to their core mathematics coursework , students choose a track that allows them to pursue their mathematical interests in a particular field . These tracks are :
• Actuarial Mathematics , which prepares students to work toward careers as actuaries in insurance , financial , and government careers .
• Business Mathematics , which prepares students to work in financial , managerial , and business analysis careers .
• Scientific Mathematics , which prepares students to work in pharmaceutical , medical , and scientific careers .
• Interdisciplinary Mathematics , which prepares students to work in educational and more general mathematical careers .
Each student in the major will also complete a senior capstone course , choosing either a research option or an internship option . Our capstone course enables students to apply their mathematical skills to gain career-oriented , practical experience .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Actuarial Mathematics
Computer Programming for Mathematics
Discrete Structures Differential Equations Linear Algebra Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical Statistics Mathematical Structures Numerical Analysis
Research and Internship Capstone Options
Time Series and Regression Analysis
Students receiving their bachelor ’ s degree in applied mathematics may continue on to receive their Master of Arts in Teaching ( M . A . T .) at Stevenson in either the traditional program or the combined B . S . to M . A . T . option . For more information on the M . A . T . program , see page 17 in this brochure . Students may also continue on to earn their master ’ s degree through the B . S . to M . S . option in Forensic Studies in the Forensic Accounting track . For more information on forensic studies , see stevenson . edu .
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