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Mathematics
Mathematics is both a scientific profession and a tool essential to many other scientific disciplines and careers. Applications occur in engineering, the biological and social sciences, economics, and computer science in addition to the more traditional physical sciences.
The Mathematical Sciences Department at the University offers both the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in mathematics, and the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in mathematics education. The mathematics degrees provide majors with a broad background suitable for either technical employment upon graduation or graduate study. The mathematics education degrees prepare the student to be a high school math teacher. In addition, the Department offers two interdisciplinary major programs, the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics, and the Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Biology, offered in collaboration with the Departments of Economics and Biological Sciences, respectively. The BS in Math and Economics is ideally suited to students whose goals include graduate studies in economics, a career in actuarial work or in the financial industry. The BS in Quantitative Biology is specially suited to students who like math and biology and want to pursue and integrate both interests in their college career. Graduates of the Quantitative Biology major will be prepared for postgraduate education and a wide variety of careers in industry, medicine, public health, government, and education.
Government and industry need skilled mathematicians for work in operations research, numerical analysis, computer systems market research and commercial surveys. Jobs related to statistics, computer science, actuarial work, economics and engineering hold possibilities, especially if the student has a minor in one of these areas. The employment opportunities are best for graduates with advanced degrees in applied mathematics.
Questions about a major in mathematical sciences should be directed to Dr. David Olagunju, 516 Ewing Hall, 831-1875.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *actuary |
*operations researcher |
| *computer programmer |
*applied mathematician |
| *engineer |
*mathematical researcher |
| *accountant |
*statistical analyst |
| *statistician |
*mathematical professor |
| *financial analyst |
*economists |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 14 for additional related careers. For careers related to quantitative biology visit the web page for the BS in Quantitative Biology Major at www.udel.edu/qbio/.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni
Mentor Program.
- Sample Field Experiences: The Crafts Report, Geometric Solutions Inc., State
Farm Insurance
Some Employers of Mathematics Majors
*schools
*state/federal government
*colleges/universities
*engineering firms
*banks and investment firms
*technical journals
*insurance agencies
*business and industry
*utility companies
*research and development firms
Other Sources of Information
Actuarial Job Search
www.ActuaryJobs.com
American Mathematical Society
www.ams.org
American Statistical Association
www.amstat.org
Be an Actuary
www.BeAnActuary.org
Careers in Math
www.coolmath.com/careers.htm
Mathematical Association of America
www.maa.org/
PH.Ds.org
www.phds.org
Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics
www.siam.org/careers/
Society of Actuaries
www.soa.org
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
UD Mathematics Department, Career Information
www.math.udel.edu/programs/ugrad/info/career/index.html
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center
Materials Available
- The Guide to Internet Job Searching (CS 280)
- Cyberspace Job Search Kit (CS 285)
- Insurance Phone Book & Directory (CSD 66)
- Job Opportunities in Business (CSD 129)
- Job Hunter's SourceBook (CSD 376)
- The Professional's Job Finder (CSD 377)
- Top Careers for Business Graduates (CSE 83)
- Opportunities in Insurance Careers (CSE 145)
- Opportunities in Banking Careers (CSE 150)
- Career Opportunities in Banking, FInance, and Insurance (CSE 155)
- Careers in Finance (CSE 164)
- Opportunities in Financial Careers (CSE 165)
- Careers in Focus - Financial Services (CSE 167)
- From Biotech to Hollywood: New Career Opportunities
in Technology (CSE 497)
- Careers in Focus - Computer & Video Game
Design (CSE 499)
- Information Technology Careers (CSE 500)
- Careers for Computer Buffs & Other Technological
Types (CSE 503)
- Career Opportunities in Computers & Cyberspace
(CSE 504)
- Top 100 Computer and Technical Careers (CSE 507)
- Careers in Focus - Internet (CSE 510)
- Careers in Focus - Computers (CSE 520)
- Careers in Focus - Mathematics & Physics
(CSE 545)
- Careers for Number Crunchers & Other Quantitative
Types (CSE 547)
- Great Jobs for Math Majors (CSE 549)
- Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (CSE 556)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Careers for Perfectionists & Other Meticulous
Types (CSE 589)
- Careers for Introverts & Other Solitary Types
(CSE 594)
- Careers for Scholars & Other Deep Thinkers
(CSE 645)
- Geographic Directories of Major Employers
(GD 1-181)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (GE 5)
- The O*net Dictionary of Occupational Titles
(GE 20)
- The Unofficial Guide to Hot Careers (GE 44)
- 101 Careers (GE 45)
- The Best Jobs for the 21st Century (GE 65)
- Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences,
Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources
(GS 30)
- The Career Guide (ID 5)
- Hoover's Handbook of American Business (ID
10/11)
- CSC's Internet
Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop,
Strategies for Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where
to get assistance is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at
401 Academy Street.
Last updated: July 15, 2008 (LMB)
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