What you do on the courses Mathematical Sciences includes modules in pure and applicable mathematics, operational research and statistics. Decision Sciences is a more specialist sub-set and comprises modules in statistics and operational research. The introductory mathematics modules will equip you with the basic ability to analyse the problems that you will encounter in other areas of your study. The pure mathematics modules consider the formal aspects of mathematics. Modules in operational research are concerned with the analysis of procedures for optimal decision-making in business and industry.
Statistical methods cover data analysis and the design of experiments.
The emphasis is on using sample data in order to make valid inferences about whole populations.