Bachelor of Science, Major in Applied Mathematics - Learning outcomes

This degree is designed to enable students with a wide range of applied mathematical skills which have direct applications within fields of endeavor. Upon successful completion of the Applied Math program at Athabasca University, graduates will be able to:

1. Make effective and correct use of fundamental mathematical terminology, concepts and methods introduced in the program.
2. Select and use appropriate scientific research methods within the discipline of Applied Mathematics.
3. Apply mathematical concepts and methods to solve theoretical and practical problems.
4. Communicate mathematical ideas and analyses in a clear and organized manner.
5. Use mathematical modelling as a tool to describe phenomena and/or solve practical problems in the natural and social sciences.
6. Apply critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills in both academic and non-academic contexts.
7. Continually update knowledge and skills in the field of applied mathematics and further their academic and professional careers.

Possible career options

The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) has emphasized the need for applied mathematicians in existing and emerging fields such as Systems Biology, Data Mining and Data Privacy, Materials Science, Computer Animation and Digital Imaging, Finance and Economics, Ecology/Epidemiology, and Climatology.

Career options include, but are not limited to:

• Research
• Math Education
• Computing Science
• Statistics
• Finance
• Actuarial Mathematics
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Operations Analysis
• Research Analysis

for employment in a wide variety of corporate organizations, educational institutions or government departments.