Applied Mathematics BA

About this programme

The Department of Mathematics offers an undergraduate major in Applied Mathematics leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. The program provides an excellent preparation for advanced degrees in math, physical sciences, economics, and industrial engineering, as well as graduate study in business, education, law, and medicine. The program also prepares students for postbaccalaureate positions in business, technology, industry, teaching, government, and finance. The Applied Math program provides students the opportunity to customize their learning by selecting a cluster pathway. A cluster is an approved concentration of courses in a specific field of applied mathematics. There are more than 15 approved clusters: Actuarial Science Classical Mechanics Computer Science Data Science Fluid Mechanics Geophysics Individual Applied Math Life and Physical Science Logic Mathematical Biology Numerical Analysis Operations Research Probability Theory Quantum Mechanics Relativity Social Sciences Statistics Systems Theory More information on approved clusters can be found here . Admission to the Major Students should contact a mathematics undergraduate advisor. Contact information is available on the contact tab or here. Honors Program In addition to completing the requirements for the major in Applied Mathematics, students in the honors program must Earn a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 in upper division and graduate courses in the major and at least 3.3 in all courses taken at the University. Complete either MATH 196 , in which they will write a senior honors thesis, or pass two graduate mathematics courses with a grade of at least A-. Receive the recommendation of the head major advisor.