Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics provides students with a robust and extensive background in Mathematics and enables students to appreciate the power of Mathematics and its role in human culture. Students perusing a BSc in Mathematics can follow one of the 4 tracks the department offers; General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Statistics. The department also offers an MSc in Mathematics to fill a need that has not been appropriately addressed by local and, in no small extent, regional universities. By design, the program has a multi-disciplinary aspect not only in the Faculty of Sciences (Computer Science and Mathematics) but also with the Faculty of Engineering.

 

The Degrees We Offer
DEGREE YEARS TOTAL CREDITS
BSc in Mathematics - General Mathematics Bacc + 3 91 Credits
BSc in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Bacc + 3 91 Credits
BSc in Mathematics - Actuarial Science Bacc + 3 91 Credits
BSc in Mathematics - Statistics Bacc + 3 91 Credits
Teaching Diploma in Mathematics Bacc + 1 after BSc 21 Credits
MSc in Computational Mathematics Bacc + 2 after BSc 30 Credits
           
           
Program Features
  • - BSc in Mathematics - General Mathematics provides a strong mathematical background for students who are interested in pursuing a higher degree in Mathematics or those who are interested in teaching Mathematics at high school level.

  • - BSc in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics is a professionally oriented program designed to provide opportunities for students to develop functional competence in Mathematics and an appreciation for the contribution of Mathematics to Science and Engineering. With this track, the department aims to prepare students to pursue graduate studies in Mathematics or other related fields or embark on a career in industry or education.

  • - BSc in Mathematics - Actuarial Science prepares students to be actuaries, the financial experts who specialize in the Mathematics and laws of the insurance industry. Actuaries need a strong background in Mathematics to understand the behaviour of insurance claims and investments. Most actuaries work for insurance companies, but others work in the public sector or private consulting firms. Students trained as actuaries are also prepared for jobs as statisticians, demographers, and mathematicians.

  • - BSc in Mathematics - Statistics prepares students to become statisticians in a world that is becoming more and more quantitative. Many professions depend on statistical measurements to make decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statisticians use quantitative abilities, statistical knowledge, and communication skills to work on many challenging problems.

  • - MSc in Computational Mathematics aims to develop an in-depth understanding of several mathematical fields, enhance the ability to analyze and criticize scientific works, develop the skills of writing proposals and writing manuscripts for publication, promote independent thinking and autonomous research and prepare the student to pursue higher education studies (PhD) or direct integration into the workforce.




Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

General Mathematics Track

Program Objectives
  1. Provide students with a robust and extensive background in Mathematics.

  2. Prepare students for graduate and higher level studies.

  3. Prepare students for careers in Mathematics, Mathematics Education (Teaching) and in Industry where there is demand for mathematics and statistics majors.


Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a BS in Mathematics will be able (to have):

  1. General understanding of the field of mathematics.

  2. Recognize what constitutes mathematical thinking.

  3. Produce and judge the validity of rigorous mathematical arguments.

  4. Communicate mathematical ideas, written and verbally, in a clear and organized way.

  5. Relate mathematics to real world problems.

  6. Use appropriate technology to analyze and solve mathematical problems.

  7. Research and present a topic.


Applied Mathematics Track

Program Objectives
  1. Provide students with a robust and extensive background in Mathematics.

  2. Prepare students for graduate and higher level studies.

  3. Prepare students for careers in Mathematics, Mathematics Education (Teaching) and in Industry where there is demand for mathematics and statistics majors.

  4. Emphasize the close association of mathematics and the real world and its role in social sciences, physical and life sciences, engineering, and business.


Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a BS in Mathematics will be able (to have):

  1. Manipulate and analyze data numerically and/or graphically

  2. Communicate mathematical ideas, written and verbally, in a clear and organized way.

  3. Relate mathematics to real world problems.

  4. Use appropriate technology to analyze and solve mathematical problems. 

  5. Demonstrate in depth information about area of specialty

  6. Demonstrate ability to receive professional training to enhance employability and success in a doctoral program.




After Graduation
The multidisciplinary nature of any degree in Science provides science graduates with the vital skill of multitasking and the ability to look at life’s problems from various angles. The potential fields of employment such as Actuary, Insurance Accounting, Statistical Economy, Financial Auditing, Accounting, Insurance, Budget Analysis, Cost Estimation, Database Administration, Investment Analysis, Economics, Statistics, and Education represent a small fraction of the possibilities for graduates from our department.

​​​​​​​​