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Mathematics Program
The Mathematics program at Montana State University is designed to provide students with strong analytical and computational skills for advanced problem-solving in fields such as business, government, or science.
Program Description
Students in the Mathematics program start their journey with a core of mathematical analysis before embarking on coursework in abstract and linear algebra, as well as other classes that delve into subject matter that prepares students for potential employment as an analyst or computational specialist. The Mathematics program is flexible enough to accommodate students who are interested in industries such as business, government, or scientific computing.
Options Within the Major
The Mathematics major at Montana State offers two additional Options Within the Major:
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics Additionally, Mathematics can be taken as a minor.
Program Highlights
- Goldwater Scholars: Montana State is the Top 3 in the West, after Stanford and Cal Tech, in recipients of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for students in math, science, and engineering.
- Directed Reading Program: The Directed Reading Program is a semester-long, reading-based mentoring program for undergraduate students that aims to enhance the mathematics and statistics community at Montana State by exploring mathematical and statistics interests with a graduate student mentor in a low-stress environment.
- Montanas Research Leader: Montana State is the largest research enterprise in the state and consistently breaks MSU records for annual research expenditures, reaching $200 million for the first time in 2022.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities, and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Mathematics students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Research Analyst
- Mathematician
- Actuary
- Insurance Underwriting
Sample Course Plan
The following is a sample course plan for the Mathematics program:
Year One
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| M 171Q - Calculus I or M 181Q - Honors Calculus I | 4 | |
| M 194 - Introduction to Mathematical Sciences | 1 | |
| PHSX 220 - Physics I with Calculus** | 4 | |
| University and Core Electives | 6 | |
| M 172 - Calculus II or M 182 - Honors Calculus II | 4 | |
| PHSX 222 - Physics II with Calculus** | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives | 7 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
Year Two
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| M 242 - Methods of Proof | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 8 | |
| M 273 - Multivariable Calculus or M 283 - Honors Multivariable Calculus | 4 | |
| M 221 - Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation or M 284 - Honors Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 | |
| Math or Stat Elective (See List Below) | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 14 |
Year Three
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| M 333 - Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| M 383 - Introduction to Analysis I | 3 | |
| STAT 332 - Statistics for Scientists and Engineers or STAT 421 - Probability Theory | 3 | |
| Math or Stat Elect (See List Below) | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 3 | |
| M 384 - Introduction to Analysis II | 3 | |
| Math or Stat Elect (See List Below) | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 9 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
Year Four
| Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Math or Stat Elect (See List Below) | 6 | |
| University Core and Electives | 9 | |
| M 431 - Abstract Algebra I | 3 | |
| Math or Stat Elect (See List Below) | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 10 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 16 |
Total Program Credits: 120
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