Students with concentration in applied statistics will study modern statistical methods related to the acquisition, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data. Courses are included that emphasize theory and application of probability, statistics, and mathematical modeling. This program also provides excellent preparation for the student interested in starting a career in the actuarial profession. The curriculum for applied mathematics includes core mathematics courses that are common to both concentrations. These courses make up about one quarter of the total credits in the program.
Considerable emphasis is placed on additional core courses in science, management and humanities.
The applied mathematics student interacts regularly with engineering departments through core and other required courses appropriate to the concentrations in applied and computational mathematics and applied statistics. A substantial number of electives provides flexibility for greater breadth or depth of study in mathematics or its applications. In addition to the major in applied mathematics, there are available minors in applied and computational mathematics and applied statistics. Because of the strong mathematical content of Kettering's other degree programs, it is possible for many students to complete one of these minors with a modest amount of additional course work. By carefully selecting technical and free electives, it is possible to satisfy the requirements for both concentrations.