Applied Mathematics
Three Applied Mathematics Tracks = Endless Opportunities
You choose from one of three tracks as an applied mathematics major at the University of 花椒直播. No matter which track you choose, our top-notch faculty will give you 1-on-1 attention in a small class setting 鈥 ensuring your success at USM and beyond.
Questions? Contact Dr. Rick Silvey at Rick.Silvey@stmary.edu or 913-682-6405.
Program Tracks
Pre-Engineering
Math, science, and technology 鈥 that鈥檚 what an engineer uses to solve real-world problems. USM offers a 3+2 engineering program in partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Learn more about our 3+2 program.
Pre-Actuary
Actuaries analyze statistical data, like mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates, while also constructing probability tables to forecast risk and liability. USM鈥檚 pre-actuarial coursework comprehensively prepares students for a successful career in an ever-growing field 鈥 one that is consistently rated as a 鈥best job in America鈥 for its work environment, employment outlook, job security, salary, and growth opportunity.
Operations Research/IT
This is a combination of applied mathematics and information technology to create models for developing and interpreting information that helps in decision making, policy, and other managerial functions.
USM teaches students how to collect and analyze data, while also ensuring optimal strategy implementation, evaluation, and review. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, operations-research occupations are projected to grow 27 percent over the next decade.

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Meet Ross Tisdell
鈥淲ith such a small campus and with many resources available to students, you can take advantage of these incredible opportunities and set yourself up for success in your future career path. Professors are very willing to sit down with you and tailor your learning experience in order to make sure you are achieving the goals that you set for yourself.鈥Meet the Faculty
Rick Silvey, Ph.D.
Division Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Professor of Mathematics
Rick.Silvey@stmary.edu
913-682-6405
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913-682-5151
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Have Questions? Contact Us.
花椒直播
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
See the staff/faculty directory