Mathematics Major
Bachelor's degree
In massachusetts (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Massachusetts (USA)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
Do you love to manipulate numbers and solve problems? Want to apply mathematical ideas to real-world challenges? By majoring in math, you can open doors to a rewarding and well-paying career in many fields.
Concentrations that Add Up to Success
At Suffolk University, you’ll master a broad range of core mathematical concepts, like calculus, linear algebra, real analysis, and statistics. You’ll also develop strong computational and abstract-thinking skills.
Whether you choose to concentrate in actuarial science or pure math, you’ll enjoy internships with prestigious employers. These real-world experiences will prepare you to succeed professionally or in graduate school.
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About this course
Our math community thrives outside the classroom, too. Many students enrich their classwork with extracurriculars like:
Training for the Putnam Competition, a prestigious annual math exam given by the Mathematical Association of America
Participating in the Suffolk Undergraduate Mathematics Society, where you’ll connect with other math students for discussions and guest lectures
Enrolling in Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), a transformative program funded by the National Sciences Foundation that allows you to gain rare, hands-on scientific research experience
Peer mentoring at MATHshop, Suffolk’s math tutoring program
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Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematics
- Calculus
- Algebra
- GCSE Mathematics
- Requirement
- Introductory
- Required
- Concentrations
- Bridge
- Trigonometry
Course programme
The major in Mathematics consists of the following required core courses plus ONE of the concentrations listed below.
Introductory Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)
Choose one of the following:
- MATH-164 Calculus 1 Bridge With Trigonometry
- MATH-165 Calculus I
- Core Requirements (8 courses, 29 credits)
- MATH-166 Calculus II
- MATH-185 Discrete Mathematics I
- MATH-265 Calculus III
- MATH-331 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
- MATH-431 Linear Algebra
- MATH-462 Real Analysis
- MATH-511 Launching a Career in Mathematics
- CMPSC-F131 Computer Science I
Students must complete the requirements of one of the following concentrations:
- Concentration in Actuarial Science (7 courses, 24 credits)
- Concentration in Pure Math (6 courses, 20 credits)
In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.
Mathematics Major