Why Study Math?
– University of Montana What Can You Do with a Math Major? Even if you do not choose a career in the mathematical sciences, studying as much mathematics as you can is a good way to keep your options open. Mathematics is an excellent foundation for, and is usually a prerequisite to, all areas of science and engineering. Students in such areas as anthropology, sociology and psychology, as well as law, business and medicine benefit from a solid background in mathematics and statistics. In addition, mathematical training will help you to better understand science and technology and their effects on our world. • Why Study Mathematics & Statistics? – Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada Here are just a few of the fields in which mathematics and statistics graduates have found employment: Insurance and insurance related business, where actuarial mathematics is the foundation of the entire industry; computer systems and technology, education, government, banking, accounting, telecommunicatio
