Solve problems and find limitless real-world applications. The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is the perfect major for detail-oriented people who gravitate toward numbers, puzzles, technology, and patterns.
PLNU’s mathematics program covers theoretical and applied mathematics to give you a deep understanding of mathematics’ uses in a variety of circumstances. This program will help you develop analytical skills that will be invaluable in many different career paths. The Mathematics B.S. is the ideal path for those interested in going to graduate school or getting a teaching credential.
PLNU offers a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. The B.S. is the core mathematics degree and offers a more robust academic experience, providing you with the foundation you need to excel in graduate school or any number of careers that need mathematical experts. You’ll develop both technical and professional skills to develop a promising career in academia, cryptography, education, information security, finance, and more.
The Department of Mathematical, Information, and Computer Sciences (MICS) is committed to working with you to help you discover who you are called to be. As a mathematics major at PLNU, you will be immersed in a curriculum that not only allows you to gain the broad knowledge of your discipline, but also to learn in a collaborative and supportive environment where you can develop the characteristics needed to make a positive impact on your community.
At PLNU, our mathematics program focuses on growing three-valued assets:
- Analytical abilities
- Mathematical modeling
- Computation skills
If you’re someone who is drawn toward analyzing numbers and finding patterns, there are a variety of analyst positions available in financial sectors, insurance, quality assurance, data science, logistics, government or community improvement sectors.
If you’re someone who likes creating models (like graphs, diagrams, and other representations of numerical information) for real-world applications, you can find plenty of opportunities in research, healthcare and other scientific sectors, and project management or strategy within a business setting. Modeling also often includes analysis of information, but it also helps discover solutions to real problems and creates learning aids for wider audiences to understand the information.
Computation skills are perfect for mathematician opportunities, software development, finance and accounting, and education, among a variety of other professional sectors. If you have a knack for computational thinking, you might also consider continuing your education to expand your expertise and future work opportunities.