MATHEMATICS

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OVERVIEW OF MATHEMATICS:

The Mathematics discipline has programs of study in two emphasis areas: mathematics and statistics. A student who elects a disciplinary major in Mathematics must choose an area of emphasis from one of these two programs of study.

 

Students choosing the emphasis in Mathematics will focus their studies in a discipline which has been an important part of our intellectual heritage for centuries. Students select this area of emphasis if they are interested in Mathematics for its own sake (pure mathematics) or as a tool for analyzing and solving real-world problems (applied mathematics). Graduates may use their skills in many careers, including fields such as scientific research, engineering and teaching. Other typical areas of employment that are traditional for mathematicians are those requiring physics. Today, mathematical techniques are required in the social, industrial, and management realms as well.

 

The emphasis in Statistics provides applied courses in experimental design, multivariate statistical analysis, and applied regression analysis. Students will also gain an extensive background in statistical computing. Students who wish to enter the actuarial professions may prepare for the first two actuarial examinations by completing the calculus sequence, linear algebra sequence, and the statistical theory sequence. Students who concentrate their studies in statistics may find employment in business, industry, and government.  Graduates from either emphasis area may  pursue further study and professional training in graduate school.

 

Those who wish to earn licensure to teach elementary or high school should consult with advisers in mathematics and education early in their college years to make sure they meet all certification requirements.

 

The University of Wisconsin System placement examination in mathematics is used to advise entering freshmen about the level at which they should enter university courses.

 

Mathematics majors must choose a minor in an interdisciplinary program. Examples would be a minor in Environmental Science, Business Administration, or Information Sciences.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MAJOR:

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A MAJOR IN MATH:

The following list represents just a few of the kinds of career titles for Math majors. Use it as an idea list, and remember that they represent some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider in Mathematics.

 

Actuary, Appraiser, Bank Examiner, Benefits Administrator, Budget Analyst, Claims Adjuster, Commodities, Trader, Computer Programmer, Contract Administrator, Controller, Cost Estimator, Credit/Loan Officer, Cryptologist, Data Base Manager, Engineering Analyst, Estimator, External Auditor, Financial Aid Director, Financial Manager, Financial Planner, Foreign-Exchange Trader, Information Scientist, Insurance Agent/Broker, International Trade Specialist, Investment Analyst, Investment Researcher, Market Research Analyst, Mathematical Technician, Mathematician, Numerical Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Production Manager, Psychometrist, Purchasing Agent/Buyer, Quality Control Analyst, Securities Broker, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Teacher, Technical Writer, Treasurer, Trust Analyst, Underwriter…

 

The following list represents a few of the kinds of businesses and institutions that employ Math majors:

 

Private & Non-Profit Agencies:
Aerospace Companies, Banks, Colleges & Universities, Computer Firms, Economic/Social Science Polsters, Engineering Firms, Insurance Companies, Investment Firms, Manufacturing Firms, Market Research Firms, Mortgage Companies, Pharmaceuticals, Research & Development Firms, Savings & Loan Associations, School Systems, Stock Brokerage Houses, Test Development Corporations, Utilities

 

Public & Government Agencies:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Capital Budgeting & Planning, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Mapping Agency, Drug Enforcement Administration, Economics Management, Employment & Training Administration, Health Care, Financing Administration, Housing & Mortgage, Finance Agency, Insurance Department, Justice Department, Library of Congress, Local & State Planning Offices, NASA, National Highway Traffic Safety Admin., National Institute of Standards & Tech., National Oceanic & Atmos. Admin., National Security Agency

 

Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook? Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

 

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Updated 9/08