Mathematics and Statistics

Do you enjoy creative problem solving, abstract thinking and using analytic skills? The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Students acquire problem solving skills and logical-thinking abilities that employers value highly.

BA or BSc Major in Mathematics and Statistics — 42 credits

Aimed at students who would like to have a good background in the mathematical sciences, but whose goals are to enter the job market upon graduation rather than to pursue graduate studies. The focus is on the applied nature of the mathematical sciences as tools for solving and thinking about a wide range of problems. Courses are less theoretical and more emphasis is on selected key topics accompanied by the use of appropriate software applications.

BA or BSc Joint Major in Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications — 78 credits

A comprehensive education in both mathematics and computer science. Computing is now part of mainstream mathematics and statistics and it is also an important and powerful tool to solve problems and represent complex situations through mathematical modelling. The joint Major program meets this academic objective, while providing students with additional qualifications for future employment. The program consists of all courses in the Major in Mathematics and Statistics plus all required courses for the Computer Applications Option.
See: Computer Applications and Mathematics and Statistics

Minor in Mathematics and Statistics — 24 credits

Suitable for students who want to have a structured introduction to the mathematical sciences without making a full commitment to a Major program.

See the BA degree or BSc degree descriptions for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Mathematics with Computer Algebra, Linear Algebra and Applications I & II, Introduction to Stochastic Methods in Operations Research, Advanced Calculus I & II, Statistics, Linear Algebra I & II

Admission Requirements

Mathematics and Statistics (BA - Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Mathematics and Statistics (BSc - Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications (BA): Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Applications (BSc): Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.