Computational Mathematics

Louisiana State University

United States of America, Baton Rouge

University Rank:#851

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

Computational Mathematics

About

You like to decipher the world around you through numbers, geometry, and topology.

About Mathematics

If you're a natural-born "mathlete," a degree in mathematics can lead to a career in many exciting areas, including actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, and secondary education. You can also pursue a graduate degree or professional degree in fields such as law and business.

Concentrations Available

Actuarial Science

About two-thirds of all actuaries work for life, health, and property/casualty insurance companies. Actuarial responsibilities in these fields generally include making sure that companies properly define and carefully evaluate the insurance risk, charge a fair price to assume the risk, and have an efficient system to pay claims and expenses as they occur while operating profitably as a business.

Computational Mathematics

In this area of concentration, your course work will focus on the mathematics behind numerical procedures and computer algorithms. It is recommended for students interested in careers grappling with tomorrow's large-scale numerical problems.

Mathematical Statistics

This field of study emphasizes mathematical analysis, probability, and some practical statistics courses to prepare you for graduate school in statistics or a career in practical statistics. Through this program, which was developed in cooperation with the Department of Experimental Statistics, you may obtain a minor in experimental statistics by taking a proper choice of required electives and one additional class.

Secondary Education

This area of concentration allows you to pursue an undergraduate degree in mathematics and earn a secondary teaching certificate at the same time though the LSU GeauxTeach Math & Science program.

Actuary
Computational mathematician
Grades 6-12 teacher (with proper certification)
Insurance company executive
Logician
Risk management specialist
School administrator
Special education teacher
Statistician
Theoretical mathematics researcher

Disciplines

College of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career

Actuary
Computational mathematician
Grades 6-12 teacher (with proper certification)
Insurance company executive
Logician
Risk management specialist
School administrator
Special education teacher
Statistician
Theoretical mathematics researcher

Fee Information

Application Fee 50

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete Online Application

Complete the online application for admission and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. The application fee can be submitted online by credit card, or mailed to the office by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming your application was received.

The application deadline for the fall semester is July 15. The deadline for the spring semester is October 1.

Step 2: Submit all Official Transcripts

After applying, you should send an official transcript, in your original language and with an English translation, from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended to the address below. An official transcript is an official record prepared by the issuing institution and sealed in the institution’s official envelope.

Please note: All required documents should be sent at least 120 days before the start of a semester to allow for adequate processing time, which can be extensive for some applications.

LSU’s Office of Enrollment Management is solely responsible for evaluating and determining the equivalencies of international credentials and grading scales.

LSU Office of Enrollment Management
1146 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Step 3: Submit TOEFL or IELTS Scores

If English is not your native language, you must provide your TOEFL or IELTS scores for proof of English language proficiency. Either test’s scores must be sent directly through the TOEFL or IELTS website. TOEFL scores require LSU’s school code of 6373.

Computational Mathematics

Louisiana State University

United States of America, Baton Rouge

Go to Official Website