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Applied Mathematics

Program Overview
Courses

Interested in exploring what’s beyond math’s basics? Here, you will receive a thorough foundation of applied mathematics including an in-depth study of calculus concepts. Highly qualified professors will walk alongside you to ensure your comprehension along the way resulting in useful, practical knowledge. With this additional training in mathematics, you will become increasingly marketable within a handful of various industries.

Concentrations

Pure

17 hours required, including:

MA 1314 - Calculus I
MA 2103 - Discrete Mathematics
MA 2314 - Calculus II

Two courses selected from:

MA 2324 - Calculus III
MA 2903 - Logic, Proof, and Mathematical Modeling
MA 3123 - Mathematical Theory of Statistics
MA 3133 - Differential Equations
MA 3213 - Linear Algebra
MA 4113 - Abstract Algebra
MA 4153 - Introduction to Higher Geometry
MA 4213 - Advanced Calculus
MA 4403 - Advanced Applied Mathematics

Applied

Courses

Specific courses required:

MA 1314 - Calculus I
MA 2314 - Calculus II
MA 2324 - Calculus III
MA 3133 - Differential Equations

One course selected from:

ENGR 3303 - Applied Mathematics
MA 3123 - Mathematical Theory of Statistics
MA 4403 - Advanced Applied Mathematics

Contact Information

Mathematics

Gary Hall
Professor
(615) 966-5752
gary.hall@lipscomb.edu

Study Abroad

See the world — whether it’s Italy, Austria, Costa Rica, England or another country. Career opportunities will open for you as you sharpen your foreign language skills. Gain the international experience and cross-cultural communication skills you’ll need in our global economy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

Expert faculty, small class sizes

Learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. Our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. We lead an approachable community within our respective programs. Our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

Our Faculty

Mark Miller

Professor

Born in Searcy, AR. Grew up in Houston, TX. Harding College: B.S, University of Houston: M.S., and Illinois State University: D.A, all in Mathematics. Teaching Assistant, University of Houston (September,...
Meet Mark Miller
Amy Nelson

Professor

Amy and her husband Randy are both alumni of Lipscomb University, although they did not meet there. Amy taught high school at a local Christian school for a brief time...
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Career Paths

Mathematical technicians

Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.

Mathematicians and Statisticians

Mathematicians and statisticians analyze data and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, healthcare, or other fields.

Actuaries

Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. They use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk of potential events, and they help businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk. Actuaries’ work is essential to the insurance industry.