Graduates of a food technology course are also equipped for work in biological treatment of waste water and sewage, and for related industries such as the pharmaceutical industry. This course is subject to approval. Graduates in applied mathematics with computer training have an opportunity to contribute to the development of our society in a number of ways. None of the technology we use would have been possible but for the application of mathematics. Much of the organisational efficiency in business and industry is a consequence of the application of mathematics, particularly in the last 50 years.
Computers play a significant role in the application of mathematics to solving problems.
Many complex and major problems can now be solved using computers. In addition, computers are now regarded by mathematicians as an experimental tool by which they are able to explore the solution to problems. Mathematicians are able to create animated simulations to analyse such things as the workings of a factory, or to predict the consequences of present day use of hydrocarbons on the future level of greenhouse gases. Recreation and tourism graduates tend to gain their initial employment as programmers, organisers or coordinators and then may progress into higher level management and planning positions. Information science is the study of the information needs and requirements of an organisation.