Mathematics
The department endeavors to provide:
- A strong foundational core curriculum for the student desiring to pursue graduate study in both the applied and pure fields of mathematical science
- Course work and training to prepare students for applied mathematical sciences (statistics, computer science, operations research and actuarial science) and the field of teaching
- Support courses for the curriculum
What will I study?
The Math Department seeks to equip students with a strong foundational core curriculum to prepare students for understanding in applied mathematical sciences and to prepare students for graduate work in the field of mathematics.
Emphases
- Applied Math
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Secondary Teaching
Admissions Requirements
There are no special admission requirements for the Mathematics major.
Interesting classes I might take
- Numerical Analysis
- Classical Geometry
- Differential Equations
What can I do with a degree in Mathematics?
- Statistician
- Math Teacher
- Computer Programmer
- Systems Analyst
Why choose Mathematics at Biola?
Mathematical Science majors at Biola University find the Math Department thorough in both its educational quality and its personal attention to students. The faculty, staff and students involved in this program work together to make the study of mathematics a successful and enjoyable learning experience.
What are BU Mathematics graduates doing now?
Biola graduates from the Mathematics major have gone on to study at the following graduate schools.
UC Irvine, UCLA, California State Fullerton
