Prospective Students

What You'll Learn

In addition to a solid base of lower division courses, the Mathematics department offers upper division courses in the following general areas:

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Vector Analysis
  • Introductory Real Analysis
  • Statistical Methods
  • Differential Equations
  • Applied Partial Differential Equations
  • Numerical Methods

Do you love solving problems by applying mathematical and analytical solutions? The Applied Mathematics degree program at Oregon Tech has an emphasis on mathematical rigor, paired with demonstrated ability in other fields of your choosing, offering you "the best of both worlds" in order to meet your goals and dreams by being able to customize your education.

Graduates of the Applied Mathematics program will be able to do the following:

  • Apply critical thinking, technology and communication skills to solve applied problems.
  • Use knowledge and skills necessary for immediate employment or acceptance into a graduate program.
  • Maintain a core of mathematical and technical knowledge that is adaptable to changing technologies, multiple career fields, and provides a solid foundation for future learning.
  • Apply mathematical concepts and principles to perform real-world computations.
  • Create, use and analyze graphical representations of mathematical relationships while communicating findings clearly.

Careers

The career of a modern mathematician is similar to the career of many professionals who work in the sciences. Oregon Tech graduates will be prepared for immediate participation in the workforce.

You'll find Applied Mathematics graduates working for:

  • Pharmaceutical Companies (doing statistical analysis, or modeling the behavior of developing drugs using differential equations)
  • Government Agencies (like the National Security Agency)
  • Insurance Companies (as actuaries)
  • Publishing Companies (as editors of technical publications)
  • Public K-12 and higher education