A Mathematics degree from the Buena Vista University School of Science can lead to a variety of employment opportunities.
Theoretical mathematicians research to discover new theories or increase basic knowledge.
Applied mathematicians develop techniques and approaches to solve problems in the physical and social sciences and in business, and also often pursue careers in math education. The Mathematics major encourages students to develop a sophisticated appreciation of higher mathematics, often leading to graduate school and education careers. A dual pre-professional degree in Engineering is also available from BVU in conjunction with Washington University in St. Louis. Mathematics majors have earned minors and second majors in other disciplines such as Psychology, Finance and Banking, other business programs, and in the other sciences. Algebra, Mathematical Ideas for Liberal Arts, Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Functions, General Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus and Analytical Geometry I, II, and III, History of Mathematics, Foundations of Advanced Mathematics, Vector Spaces and Linear Algebra, Econometric Analysis, Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Modern Algebra, Elements of Geometry, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Complex Variables, Advanced Calculus, Intermediate Analysis, Topics in Pure Mathematics, Topics in Applied Mathematics and Seminar.