Mathematics is a universal language. It is a language which can be used to concisely express ideas and relationships and a tool which can be used to investigate many applied problems in science, engineering, and other fields. Mathematics is also a subject worthy of exploration on its own and can lead students to many surprising - and surprisingly powerful - discoveries.
Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in applied mathematics at Missouri S&T may choose to pursue emphasis areas in actuarial science, algebra/discrete mathematics, applied analysis, computational mathematics, secondary education, and statistics.
Through your study of mathematics at Missouri S&T, you will engage with a broad range of mathematics and statistics coursework. In addition, students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics complete technical coursework in other disciplines to enhance the context of their study of mathematics. Through your studies at Missouri S&T, you will find that mathematics contributes to the growth of knowledge in many areas.
The department of mathematics and statistics is housed in the Rolla Building, and classes are held in a variety of locations around campus.

