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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.

    Program Highlights

    • Foundational mathematics + technical competency = problem-solvers with broad applications.
    • Outstanding career opportunities - actuarial science, finance, secondary education, data science, modeling.
    • Classical mathematics framework - calculus, differential equations, algebra, geometry.
    • Technical skills - MATLAB, R, programming, enables computational modeling of big data.
    • Society of Actuary Exams - coursework prepares students to take first two exams (Financial Math, Probability) by end of junior year.
    • Active Mathematics Club - group events, field trips to Boston and New York City, hosting speakers

     

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

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  • Curriculum

    Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

    First Year - Credits: 35

    • Individual and Society General Education Requirement (Cr: 3)
    • 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 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)
    • Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement (Cr. 3)
    • General Education Elective (Cr: 6)
    • Math Elective (Cr. 6)
    • INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)
    • MTH 237 - Calculus III (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 330 - Ordinary Differential Equations (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: 3) (must be above 100 level)
    • Mathematics Electives (Cr: 6)
    • CSC 440 - Data Mining and Visualization (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 225 - Probability (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: 27

    • General Education Electives  (Cr: 3) (Must be above the 100 level)
    • MTH 331 - Real Analysis (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 480 - Senior Internship (Cr: 12)
    • MTH 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
    • MTH 490 - Senior Thesis (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 105 - 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 including the ability to solve unstructured problems.  
    • Communicate effectively in written and oral form within the conventions of the major discipline.  Demonstrate proficiency at reading primary sources and learning new skills independently.
    • Demonstrates math/tech expertise in the workplace and synthesizes learning from a variety of courses to solve real world problems.
    • Apply current technological methodologies to solve real-world problems and develop original results.
    • Demonstrate high levels of comprehension in foundational and advanced 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
    • Alliant Insurance
    • Apogee Telecom
    • Berkshire Health Systems
    • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts
    • Capco Energy Supply
    • Dessange Group North America
    • Electric Insurance Company
    • Gatto Development
    • General Dynamics
    • John Hancock
    • Mathnasium
    • McLaughlin Research Corporation
    • Milliman
    • MITRE Corporation
    • Net Atlantic
    • Northwestern Mutual
    • Raytheon
    • Safety Insurance
    • Springfield Medical Care Systems
    • State Farm
    • The Travelers Companie
    • VAR Capital Advisors (Bloomfield Capital underwriting)
    • Weymouth Bank

    Alumni Employment

    • BJ's Wholesale Club (supply chain analyst)
    • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
    • Coverys
    • Electric Insurance Company
    • General Dynamics Electric Boat
    • Homesite Insurance
    • Kroll Bond Rating Agency
    • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • Mathnasium
    • Milliman
    • Naval UnderSea Warfare Center
    • Northwestern Mutual
    • Professional Staffing Group (IT management)
    • State Street (collateral management specialist)

    Graduate School Acceptances

    • Syracuse University (Ph.D. in Mathematics)
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst (M.S. in Computer Science)
    • Endicott College,Graduate School (M.S. in Homeland Security)