Program Overview
This mathematics program emphasizes practical problem-solving skills and professional communication development. It prepares students for careers in fields such as finance, data science, actuarial science, and research, where analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are in high demand. Through industry-standard software training and diverse assessment methods, the program enhances students' logical and analytical thought processes and fosters their professional skills for graduate employment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Mathematics underpins every technological, scientific and engineering achievement and natural phenomenon we see around us. Mathematics is integral to the applications and technologies we rely on each day. This course develops your practical skills to solve real life problems and enhances your professional skills, enabling you to effectively communicate mathematics in the work environment. You will develop rigour in your mathematical knowledge and your mathematical abilities/ skills will be stretched and challenged (preparing you for graduate employment) There is a shortage of graduates with analytical skills and this course meets the demands of industry. As a De Montfort University Mathematics graduate you will have logical and analytical thought processes, problem-solving abilities and good computing techniques, which will give you the opportunity to pursue highly sought-after careers in a wide range of fields including finance, credit risk, business intelligence, actuarial science, teaching, and research, to name just a few.
Careers:
Graduates may pursue careers specific to mathematics, such as mathematical modelling, data science, credit risk, operational research, financial management, pensions, actuarial science, clinical trials, forensic science investigation, or they may consider careers in which STEM graduates are welcomed such as: customer relationship management, consulting, project management. There are also relevant roles in business, health and education sectors, which appeal to many Mathematics graduates.
Other:
The practical nature of this course expands upon your theoretical knowledge and technical rigour, nurturing your logical and analytical thought processes to enhance your problem-solving abilities. With the benefit of industry standard software skills and a variety of ways in which your mathematical expertise is assessed, you are naturally further developing your professional skills, preparing you for graduate employment.
