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Applied Mathematics Program

  • Program Overview

    Love a challenge? Are you energized by the prospect of solving problems? Mathematics may be the program for you, whatever your career plans may be.

    Endicott's versatile mathematics program promises you a well-rounded education in both current and classical theories and techniques, with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge problem solving. Advanced coursework will focus on the applied aspects of mathematics and technology, giving you tools for success across disciplines like mathematical modeling, statistics, risk management, and data analysis. Combined with Endicott’s liberal arts foundation and experiential learning through internship opportunities, your mathematics degree will make you a strong candidate for employment or graduate studies.

    There are two optional areas of concentration within our degree program in Applied Mathematics. 

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  • Curriculum

    Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 129

    First Year - Credits: 35

    • Science and Technology General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
    • CSC 160/160L - Introduction to Programming and Lab (Cr: 4)
      Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement
    • CSC 265 - Discrete Structures (Cr: 3)
    • ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
    • ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
      Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
    • INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)
    • MTH 134 - Calculus I (Cr: 4)
      Initial enrollment is based on placement examinations and AP test results.  Students who do not directly place into MTH 134 will be required to take MTH 129 as a free elective.
    • MTH 137 - Calculus II (Cr: 4)
      Initial enrollment is based on placement examinations and AP test results.  Students placed directlyintoMTH 136 will be required to replace MTH 134 with a free elective.
    • MTH 138 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics in R (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 225 - Probability (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 210 - Mathematical Reasoning (Cr: 3)

    Sophomore - Credits: 33

    • Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
    • Global Issues General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
    • Individual & Society General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
    • General Education Elective (Cr: 3)
    • Elective (Cr. 3)
    • Math Elective (Cr. 3)
    • INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)
    • MTH 237 - Calculus III (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 330 - Ordinary Differential Equations (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 331 - Real Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • PHY 201/201L - Physics with Calculus I and Lab (Cr: 4)

    Junior - Credits: 31

    • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
    • World Cultures General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
    • General Education Electives (Cr: 6) (one must be above 100 level)
    • Mathematics Electives (Cr: 6)
    • CSC 440 - Data Mining and Visualization (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 238 - Linear Algebra (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 316 - Advanced Statistics (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 350 - Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 379 - Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)

    Senior - Credits: 30

    • Literary Perspectives General Education Elective (Cr. 3)
    • General Education Electives  (Cr: 3) (Must be above the 100 level)
    • Mathematics Elective  (Cr: 3 )
    • MTH 480 - Senior Internship (Cr: 12)
    • MTH 489 - Senior Thesis I (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 490 - Senior Thesis II (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 420 - Advanced Differential Equations (Cr: 3)

    Mathematics Electives

    Students choose three courses from the following list:

    • Computer Science Elective   (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 205 - The Mathematics of Music (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 240 - Interest Theory (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 308 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 340/340L - Advanced Financial Mathematics and Lab (Cr: 4)
    • MTH 410 - Abstract Algebra (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 415 - Topics in Geometry (Cr: 3)
    • PHY 202/202L - Physics with Calculus II and Lab (Cr: 4)

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the applied mathematics program, students will:

    • Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the major discipline.
    • Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the mathematics discipline.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of math in industry, technology, and society.
    • Apply current technological methodologies to solve real-world problems.
    • Demonstrate high levels of comprehension in foundational areas of math.

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  • Internships and Careers

    What will your future have in store?

    Through rigorous academics and a strong emphasis on experiential learning, Endicott's applied mathematics graduates demonstrate an understanding of the role of math in industry, technology, and society, and they are able to apply current technological methodologies to solve real-world problems. As a result, recent Endicott students have had doors opened to an exciting array of internship and career opportunities.

    Recent Internships

    • Acadian Asset Management
    • Dessange Group North America
    • Electric Insurance
    • Net Atlantic
    • Program Evaluation and Research Group (PERG)

    Alumni Employment

    • Electric Insurance Company
    • State Street Corporation

    Graduate School Acceptances

    • Syracuse University