BA, BSc offered by the Faculty of ScienceÌýÌý
Have you always had a knack for calculations or simply enjoy crunching numbers? Perhaps a future in mathematics is your calling and majoring in at 91ÑÇÉ« will help you take the first crucial step in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to follow this path. Study of Mathematics will prepare you for a career centered in the mathematical and technological world where research, development and consulting are but a few of the possibilities at your disposal following graduation.
Career Options in Mathematics
Here are just some of the career options related to this major. As all degrees offer transferable skills, some jobs are more closely linked to this field, than others. Check for regional requirements.
- Aerospace Engineer
- Actuary
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airplane Pilot
- Algorithmic Trader
- Architect
- Artificial Intelligence Designer
- Auditor
- Automotive Designer
- Biostatistician
- Blockchain Developer
- Business Systems Analyst
- Chief Information Officer
- Claims Adjuster
- Climate Change Analyst
- Code Designer
- Computational Physicist
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Network Specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Construction Consultant
- Cryptographer
- Data Scientist
- Economist
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Analyst
- Flight Engineer
- Game Theorist
- Hardware Designer
- Healthcare Analyst
- Industrial Designer
- Industrial Mathematician
- Information Technologist
- Investment Banker
- Logistics Analyst
- Logistics Specialist
- Materials Researcher
- Mathematician
- Meteorological Technician
- Network Administrator
- Operations Research Analyst
- Professor
- Quality Controller
- Researcher
- Risk Management Analyst
- Robotics Engineer
- Safety Engineer
- Satellite Technician
- Security Systems Programmer
- Statistical Programmer
- Statistician
- Tax Investigator
- Teacher
- Technical Sales Representative
- Telecommunication Specialist
- Urban Planner
- Video Game Developer
- Web Page Designer
Some career choices may require further education, such as graduate studies or professional courses and exams. For detailed career descriptions and specific requirements, please check .
Entry-Level Positions in Mathematics
An undergraduate degree is typically sufficient for these positions, though some locations may require additional qualifications. For region-specific information, please check .
- Actuarial Assistant
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Junior Data Scientist
- Market Research Analyst
- Math Tutor
- Operations Research Assistant
- Program Analyst
- Quality Control Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Statistical Analyst
- Statistician Assistant
- Systems Analyst
- Tax Associate
- Teaching Assistant
- Technical Support Analyst
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Skills Developed through a Degree in Mathematics
Core Skills
- An understanding of mathematical computations and theory
- The ability to apply mathematical models to interpret and predict real-world phenomena
- The skills to gather data and to formulate and test mathematical hypotheses
- The ability to carry out complex mathematical operations and comprehend complex technical material and its implications on everyday life and technology
Communication, Data Gathering and Organizational Skills
- An ability to organize, understand and analyze new sources of information and to apply novel forms of technology or new information to different professional settings and tasks
- Deduction of information from various sources and the ability to concentrate on relevant resources
- The ability to learn new information and apply this to professional demands
- The capacity to critically analyze problems, think creatively and make sound and well-reasoned decisions while considering different sides of an argument
- The ability to explain complex ideas clearly to others and to apply complex theoretical concepts to everyday practice and professional dilemmas
Management and Teamwork Skills
- The ability to interpret and analyze information presented by peers and efficiently and constructively support or challenge their proposals, theories, ideas and reports in order to achieve a project's intended and successful end result
- Logical thinking skills and the ability to interact with a variety of people with different approaches and personal and professional backgrounds
- The capability to identify priorities and proper courses of action, to plan the execution of tasks and to determine and delegate responsibilities to group members to most effectively carry out projects
Professional Associations
Professional associations offer valuable insights into qualifications, industry trends, and career opportunities. They provide networking events, workshops, mentorship programs, and internships, as well as job boards and career development resources. Additionally, some associations offer professional licensing and regulatory oversight.
- Promotes the advancement of mathematics across Canada through research, education, and outreach.
- Focuses on applied and industrial mathematics, connecting researchers with industry to solve real-world problems.
- Aims to promote the practice and development of statistics in Canada through networking and professional development.
- A Canadian research institute dedicated to advancing mathematical knowledge and fostering collaboration among researchers.
- Supports and promotes women in mathematics through networking, mentoring, and advocacy.
- A U.S.-based organization fostering the application of mathematics to real-world problems in industry, science, and technology.