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Why Study Mathematics & Statistics?
If you like math and the challenges
it offers, why not study it at university? The mathematical sciences are
developing rapidly, providing many career opportunities and challenges
both in traditional fields and in new exciting areas where mathematics
and statistics are essential tools. If you decide to pursue mathematical
studies at university, you will be choosing not only a fascinating and
prestigious subject, but also a program which will give you excellent prospects
for a rewarding career.
Career Opportunities
Here are just a few of the
fields that our recent mathematics and statistics graduates have found
employment:
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Insurance and insurance related business, where actuarial
mathematics is the foundation of the entire industry.
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Computer systems and technology, where mathematical
skills are often useful both in systems design and in applications.
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Education, including elementary, high school and university
teaching as well as related industries like publishing. The need for high
school mathematics teachers is especially high across North America.
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The Government of Canada, where statistical expertise
is always in demand (by Statistics Canada, Agriculture Canada, Health and
Welfare and Fisheries, among others). In addition, cryptographers, as well
as statisticians, have found employment with the Department of Defence.
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In addition, Acadia math graduates have gone into such
fields as banking, accounting, telecommunications, and management consulting.
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Other areas in which math graduates are employed include
environmental science, information systems, and operations research.
Further Studies
Mathematics is also an excellent
preparation for further study in various fields. Many of our students have
continued in such areas as:
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Engineering
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Medicine
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Law and other professional fields
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Master's or Doctorate level in mathematics, statistics,
and computer science often with full financial support
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Master's or Doctorate level in business administration
and economics
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