B.S. Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

The role of mathematics in our highly scientific-technological society is basic and essential. Mathematical thought and modeling are valued tools in our sophisticated industrial community. The application of mathematics to industry and business to meet society’s need is increasing. This growth and demand continues to create a need for graduates with training in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.

The Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program prepares graduates for careers in a variety of fields by providing a foundation in mathematics, computer science, and statistics, complemented with additional courses specified by the selected concentration. Students may choose a concentration in Actuarial Science, Business Management, Information Assurance and Cyber Security, Interdisciplinary, Software Development, and Mathematics Education, or students may tailor their coursework to provide knowledge that will prepare them for a career path of their choice.

Students will enhance their studies and gain significant hands on experience through a capstone course or cooperative education experience. On campus, there are also opportunities in undergraduate research, tutoring, and other technical openings to enrich the educational experience.

In addition to fulfilling the university’s basic admissions requirements, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science applicants must also graduate in the top 50 percent of their class, or for high schools that do not rank, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale and have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 (SAT Math 510).

Transfer student applicants must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA, and a grade of C or higher for all math and computer science courses already taken to be admitted into the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program. Applicants must also have completed the equivalent of UW-Stout’s MATH-120 Intro to College Math or a higher level math course with a grade of C or better. Students not meeting this requirement but meeting the general admission requirements may be admitted to the university as undecided.

In fulfilling the necessary competencies for a degree, a student may complete the requirements for a minor in Business Administration, Economics, or Technical Writing. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain approval for the minor from the department offering it.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

New First-Year Students

Students will be admitted as a Pre-Bachelor of Fine Arts (Pre-BFA) student. As a Pre-BFA participant, you will join an exciting community of first-year art and design students with classes and events geared towards preparing you for a successful application to the intended BFA program

As a student accepted into one of the six BFA programs, please be aware of the following:

• You will be required to submit a portfolio in the spring semester of your freshmen year to apply for acceptance into the intended BFA program. Portfolios will be evaluated by&School of Art and Design faculty. Through your first-year experience, you will be given the tools and skills required to prepare and submit the portfolio, and the necessary support to navigate the application process.

Transfer Students

• All transfer students will be admitted as a Pre-Bachelor of Fine Arts (Pre-BFA) student Upon acceptance information will be provided on how to submit a portfolio and essay&to be reviewed by a committee of School of Art & Design faculty, who will determine direct admissions into the BFA major of your choiceThe priority deadline is no later than 9:00 a.m. on October 1st for spring admission and 9:00 a.m. on March 1st for fall admission.&
• Submissions may be made after the priority date;&however, there is no guarantee when it will be reviewed for a decision nor what art-specific coursework you may be able to get into after the review is completed and whether or not registration for the next semester has begun There is a $10 application fee assessed at the time you electronically submit your portfolio.

Transfer students are considered both fall and spring. This includes portfolio and essay submission priority dates.&Students applying for one of the BFA&programs will remain&admitted as a "Pre-BFA" student if you:&

• do not submit a portfolio/essay
  or
• apply after the BFA program has closed
  or
• are not approved for the BFA program after submission of a portfolio/essay

You may then apply for a&change of major&in subsequent semesters, depending&upon available openings in the program. If needed, BFA Foundations courses will be available to "Pre-BFA" students pending seat availability

• Official TOEFL score: 
  • Minimum iBT (or MyBest) score of 70, or minimum paper-based score of 525.
• Official IELTS score:
  • Minimum score of 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
  • Minimum score of 48
• Duolingo English Test:
  • Minimum score of 95
• Other:
  • Successful completion of UW-Stout's English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
  • Successful completion of an English language program affiliated with UW-Stout.
  • Graduate from a high school in the United States.
  • You have earned at least 15 transferable university-level credits from an accredited English medium-sized institution.
  • You have earned a grade of C or better in a course equivalent to UW-Stout's English 101: Composition 1.

In the 2019-2020 year, the program had a 100% employment rate. Beginning salaries averaged $58,000 per year.

Employers

Many of our graduates go to work for companies such as:

• Cray, Inc.
• Digi-Key Corporation
• IBM
• Marshfield Clinic
• Menards
• Midwest Manufacturing
• Sentry Insurance
• Thomson Reuters
• Thrivent Financial

Job titles of our graduates have included:

• Actuary
• Financial Analyst
• Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator
• IT Project Manager
• Secondary Mathematics Teacher