Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Mathematics is the language of scientists, bankers, engineers, insurance executives, economists, computer systems analysts, and businesspeople.As an applied mathematics major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, youll become fluent in this language through IUP's comprehensive selection of courses.

Under the guidance of IUP expert faculty, youll take classes such as Calculus II, Probability and Statistics for Natural Sciences, Differential Equations, and Introduction to Mathematical Proofs. As part of your major, youll also choose from a list of mathematics courses and will take a few classes in computer science.

You can further structure your classes to meet your objectives by taking one of three specialized tracks: Actuarial/Statistics, Math Analyst/Engineering, or Operations Research. You can count on IUP's Applied Mathematics program to broaden your mathematical expertise and to put you on the path to success in this field.

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics degree will prepare you for a career in financial forecasting, space systems, transportation, cryptography, construction, computer graphics, medicine, robotics, economics, statistical analysis, government, industry, or management science.

It is logical to consider your options. Many of those who complete this degree follow it with graduate studies, typically in applied mathematics.

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students.
If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation.
IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores:
Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32
SAT: score of 1050
IUP SAT code: 2652
ACT: composite score of 22
ACT code: 3704.
TOEFL iBT - 61.
IELTS - 5.5.
Duolingo - 90.
GTEC - 1100.
TOEFL ITP - 500.
Cambridge - 160.
Pearson - 46.