A Bachelor's degree in advanced mathematics provides students with a strong mathematical foundation in problem solving and mathematical proof. Extensive mathematics is completed beyond the requirements for a standard degree in mathematics.
Material is presented at an honors level to challenge students so that they can advance in their mathematical understanding. Program admittance is at the discretion of the department, and students enrolling are often looking to transition into graduate studies in a field requiring an extensive mathematics background.
A Bachelor of Arts in advanced mathematics requires more of a foreign language competency than a Bachelor of Science degree. Students who plan to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in advanced mathematics can also choose to complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates in advanced mathematics pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of advanced mathematics theory and application.
Alumni work at:
Banks
Engineering firms
Government agencies
Health care insurance and managed care agencies
Information technology companies
Insurance companies
Investment firms
Alumni work as:
Actuaries
Biostatisticians
Budget analysts
Development engineers
Mathematics analysts/programmers
Software engineers
Systems analysts
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January 2025
College of Natural Science
Natural Science Building,
288 Farm Lane,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.