Mathematicians and statisticians work for companies of any size, government departments or statutory authorities, educational institutions, or they can work independently as consultants. They assist their employers or clients in making optimal decisions in production, distribution, storage, scheduling, facility planning, pricing, investment, and many other areas of commerce and industry. They model industrial processes, and collaborate with scientists in all areas of research and development. Some will choose to deal with a narrow range of problems, for example economic statistics. Others may be employed by a large company to solve any of a broad range of problems which inevitably arise in the research and development activities of the company.
Similar roles exist in medical research institutions and some government authorities.
Mathematicians and statisticians are also valued for their well-developed analytical skills. Further study Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD programs are available in mathematics and statistics. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has a First Year Learning Centre through which teaching and administration of its first year subjects is coordinated. This centre is located on the ground floor of the Richard Berry Building. Selecting first year options Arts students wishing to study mathematics and statistics in first year may choose from a range of subjects.