Program Overview

Math major

The B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics consist of a minimum of 40 semester hours of mathematics courses, including core and electives. Both programs require the following core courses at the minimum:

MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2242
Four semesters of Calculus
MATH 2164
Matrices and Linear Algebra
MATH 2167
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

Both programs require one course in computer science (ITSC 1212) and a capstone senior project (MATH 3689). The remaining core and elective courses depend on the degree program, since B.A. and B.S Math majors may choose a concentration in either Actuarial Science or Statistics.

Math majors without a declared concentration take differential equations, modern algebra, and at least 15 credits of upper-level electives and 18 credits of a minor or related courses. Electives allow students to explore a variety of topics from pure, applied, and computational math, as well as statistics and operations research.

Math majors with an Actuarial Science concentration take at least 24 credits of concentration coursework that prepares students to pass several actuarial accreditation exams. Courses include math theory of interest, financial math and general cash flows, applied regression, probability and statistics, time series analysis, life insurance math, and computer exploration and generation of data. Actuaries are employed by insurance companies, government agencies, health service organizations, large corporations and consulting firms. More information is available at the Actuarial Studies Site.

Math majors with a Statistics concentration take 15-24 credits of concentration coursework in Statistics and 18 credits of a minor or related courses. Courses include applied regression, probability and statistics, applied multivariate analysis. Electives include design of experiments, time series analysis, and statistical computing.

Math for business major

The B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics for Business consist of a minimum of 40 semester hours of mathematics, statistics and operations research courses, including concentration courses if applicable. Both programs require the following core courses at the minimum: 6-9 credit hours of calculus, theory of interest, linear algebra, an introduction to probability and statistics, applied regression, introductory operations research, and computer exploration and generation of data.

B.S. Math for Business majors receive a broad education in the quantitative aspects of finance, modeling, and analytics. Students must select a concentration in either Economics & Finance or Actuarial Science, and take 18 credit hours of business coursework.

B.A. in Math for Business majors receive an education focused on the application of math to business while allowing the flexibility to complement the degree with a minor or another major. Students complete 18 credits of a minor or related courses, and 9 credits of business coursework.

Minors

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers minors in Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Mathematics. The mathematics and statistics minors are an 18 semester hour programs. The actuarial mathematics minor requires 21 semester hours and helps prepare students for two of the actuarial professional exams. An average GPA of at least 2.0 is required for graduation with each of these minors.

Students who want to teach mathematics in secondary school (grades 9-12) must declare a minor in Secondary Education. Students must pass MDSK 2100 with a C or better before they apply for the minor. The minor requires 26 hours in education and mathematics education courses and a 15 hour student teaching semester.

The Mathematical Awareness Seminar

This seminar supplements what the student learns in mathematics classes with activities designed to broaden awareness of the mathematical world. The seminar presents speakers from both the mathematics department and from other on-campus departments whose disciplines depend heavily upon mathematics; speakers from business and industry; and informational sessions about professional societies and job opportunities. Students are encouraged to take the seminar as early as possible in their program.

The Senior Project

Students majoring in mathematics are required to complete an independent study course during their senior year. The student works under the direction of a departmental faculty member and presents the results of his or her work orally and in a written report.

For More Information

For more information about the undergraduate programs in mathematics, call or write:
Dr. Adriana Ocejo, Undergraduate Program Director
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28223
704-687-0886