Undergraduate Programs

B.S. in Mathematics

The overall educational objective of the Mathematics undergraduate degree program
is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their analytical thinking,
quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills that will prepare them to succeed
in either graduate school or in a variety of careers in business, industry, government,
or teaching. The following concentrations are offered.

Business/Actuarial Science Concentration

This concentration provides a blend of mathematics and business management for students
with a strong aptitude for mathematics. It prepares students for careers in various
fields such as Management, Finance, Insurance, and Investing. Graduates are also
prepared for further study in MBA programs as well as graduate Actuarial Science programs. Actuarial
science stands at the intersection of risk and money. Actuaries are experts in evaluating
the likelihood and financial consequences of future events, designing creative ways
to reduce the cost of undesirable events, and decreasing the impact of tragic events
that do occur. They are in great demand by insurance companies, consulting firms and
financial institutions.

Industrial Concentration

The Industrial Concentration prepares students to apply mathematics in the solution
of real-world problems in various industries, manufacturing, engineering, research
and development, science, service and consulting organizations, government and military
organizations. In addition, students interested in further study will be prepared
for graduate work to prepare them for research that can lead to effective new mathematical
and computational methods and techniques for science, engineering, industry, and society.

Mathematics Education Concentration

The Mathematics Education Concentration strives to produce mathematics educators who
are innovators and leaders in the teaching field as well as capable mathematicians.
A year-long student teaching experience is included in the curriculum, and upon graduation,
students have a B.S. in Mathematics and are certified to teach mathematics in grades
6-12 in Louisiana public schools.

Pure Mathematics

This concentration prepares students for a variety of careers in the mathematical
sciences as well as for graduate work in mathematics. Pure math students have also
been successful with graduate studies in other fields including computer science,
economics, engineering, law, medicine, and business.

Scientific Computing Concentration

Scientific computing is a highly sought after field in industry. It focuses on the
analysis of large volumes of data. Students learn cutting-edge science by developing
and analyzing mathematical and statistical models, implementing and expediting computer
algorithms for solving problems, and running computer simulations. This concentration
is for those interested in jobs in industry or government labs, as well as graduate
school in applied mathematics or computational science.

Minor in Mathematics

A Minor in Mathematics may be obtained by completing a minimum of 22 hours of mathematics
courses. Click on the link for more information.

Mathematics Minor

Interdisciplinary Minor in Scientific Computing

Scientific Computing Minor

2022-2026 Course Rotation

Curriculum Sheets

2023-2024