Turn your passion for math into a calculated success.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
You have always loved math and been a whiz with numbers. Now turn that talent into a career. Stevenson’s Applied Mathematics major will give you a solid understanding of mathematics and statistics and the skills to apply them across many fields. You will learn to think critically, analyze and solve complex problems, and use data to develop a deeper insight and solutions to problems in business, the sciences, engineering, and information technology.
The special focus areas of Stevenson’s Applied Mathematics program let you customize your degree based on your personal career goals and interests. Areas of focus include:
- General Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- Business and Finance
- Science
Stevenson also offers BS/MS options so you can pair and complete your Applied Mathematics degree with a Master of Arts in Teaching in as little as five years.
With a solid mathematics and statistics foundation and a special focus, you will be prepared for dynamic careers in a variety of fields. Our students have interned and are now working at some of the region’s most successful companies and vital state and federal agencies.
It All Adds Up to Great Opportunities
The Applied Mathematics major + internships factored with Stevenson’s personalized career advising = an open door to a wide-range of careers. Where will you find our graduates working today?
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Maryland Insurance Administration
- Maxim Healthcare Services
- MetLife
- NSA (National Security Agency)
- Santander Bank, Boston, MA
- Social Security Administration
- T. Rowe Price
- US Census Bureau
Study Applied Mathematics at Stevenson
Career Opportunities
Career Paths for Applied Mathematics Majors
Jobs requiring mathematical skills are regularly listed at the top of the rankings of most desirable and highest-earning jobs in the private and public sector. Through coursework, internships, and career advising, you will develop valuable skills applicable to a wide variety of rewarding careers:
- Insurance and Actuarial Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Business and Budget Analysis
- Financial Analysis and Advising
- Investment Analysis
- Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Data Science and Analysis
- Engineering
- Insurance Analyst
Curious about internships and job placement after you graduate? Visit our Office of Career Services.
Courses
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| MATH 221 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MATH 222 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MATH 312 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 credits |
| MATH 313 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 credits |
| MATH 326 | Linear Algebra | 3 credits |
| MATH 418 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 credits |
| MATH 425 | Scientific Computer Programming | 3 credits |
3 MATH electives (at the 200 level or above other than 201)
Complete one of the following senior capstone options:
| MATH 450 | Senior Research Capstone | 5 credits |
| MATH 455 | Senior Internship Capstone | 5 credits |
| MATH 460 | Senior Research Capstone | 9 credits |
| MATH 460H | Honors Senior Research Capstone | 9 credits |
| MATH 465 | Senior Internship Capstone | 9 credits |
| MATH 465H | Honors Senior Internship Capstone | 9 credits |
MATH 460, MATH 460H, MATH 465, MATH 465H: Students choosing one of the 9-credit senior capstone options will fulfill one mathematics elective.
Tracks
Complete the requirements for the Actuarial Track, Business Track, Scientific Track, or Interdisciplinary Track.
Actuarial Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 141 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| FIN 300 | Principles of Finance | 3 credits |
| MATH 342 | Time Series Analysis | 3 credits |
| MATH 420 | Actuarial Mathematics | 3 credits |
Business Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| OR | ||
| MGT 204 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| OR | ||
| MKT 206 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| 2 Business electives | in ACC, EC, FMER, INBUS, IS, MGT, and/or MKT | |
| 1 MATH elective | (at 200 level or above) | |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
Scientific Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
| Choose 1 sequence: CHEMISTRY or BIOLOGY | ||
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 116L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| OR | ||
| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
| BIO 114 | General Biology II: Structure and Function of Organisms | 3 credits |
| BIO 114L | General Biology II Laboratory: Structure and Function of Organisms | 1 credit |
| 2 Science electives | in BIO, BIOCH, CHEM, ENV, and/or PHYS | |
| MATH 321 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
Interdisciplinary Track
All major requirements and the following electives:
| PHYS 215 | General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits |
| PHYS 216 | General Physics II with Calculus | 4 credits |
| MATH 301 | Mathematical Structures | 3 credits |
| MATH 321 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
| 1 MATH elective | (at 200 level or above) |
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, suggested course sequences, and more.
Tracks and Minors
Minor
A minor in Mathematics is available. The minor in Mathematics requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MATH prefix. Courses ineligible for the Mathematics minor include:
All courses at the 000 and 100 level
MATH 205 and 206: Mathematics for Educators I and II
Please see the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physics for further information regarding this minor. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
BS/MAT option
The BS/MAT option is available for students majoring in Applied Mathematics who wish to combine their bachelor's coursework with work toward a Stevenson University master's degree in teaching (MAT). For more information on this program please see the Stevenson University Online Catalog.
Professional Minor
Lead and manage a scientific team or your own professional practice. Students majoring in Applied Mathematics can prepare to direct projects and teams with a professional minor in Applied Management, opening doors to leadership careers in the scientific industry, clinical management, or business.
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