Mathematics
Analyze and model problems in economics and business.
Students with a degree in applied mathematical economics learn to utilize mathematical modeling to analyze problems, which prepares them to pursue a variety of professions in business and economics. Our graduates have used their degree to launch careers in cost analysis, risk analysis, actuarial consulting, operations research, data science, quality control, investment consulting, insurance and technology consulting.
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92%
of our majors earn their degree in four years
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94%
of our graduates attend graduate school or find a job in their field after graduation
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9
number of faculty who have won awards for teaching, research or service
Student Spotlight
Erin Millhouse's decision to major in applied mathematical economics at the University of Dayton led her to an internship opportunity at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as an operations research analyst intern. “Now, I have an internship and job lined up for after college, in which they will pay for my master’s and give me experience as a data analyst.”
Student Spotlight
Erin Millhouse's decision to major in applied mathematical economics at the University of Dayton led her to an internship opportunity at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as an operations research analyst intern. “Now, I have an internship and job lined up for after college, in which they will pay for my master’s and give me experience as a data analyst.”
A High-Quality Education
All majors complete an individual capstone project under the direction of a faculty member. Students have opportunities to engage in undergraduate research through UD-funded summer fellowships. If you are interested in research, we encourage you to also pursue summer research opportunities through the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.
Undergraduate Mathematics Day is a biennial conference allowing undergraduate students to hear about mathematical research and the applications to disciplines related to mathematics. The Biennial Alumni Career Seminar connects current students with some of our distinguished mathematics alumni and gives students the opportunity to understand the breadth of career opportunities.
Learn MoreMathematics prepares students for a wide array of careers. Chris Cabanski '07 is the director of biostatistics at the non-profit Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. He oversees the biostatistics, statistical programming and clinical reporting for all PICI-sponsored clinical trials testing whether new cancer treatments are safe and effective.
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Visit Campus
Interested in learning more about applied mathematical economics? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-2511. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
Math Club and Pi Mu Epsilon
We have a thriving Math Club and a chapter of the national mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon. The Math Club is student-run under the guidance of a faculty member. It organizes and hosts the annual High School Mathematics Contest for area high school students.
Integration Bee
Every year, the department organizes and hosts the popular Integration Bee as part of the Bro. Joseph Stander Symposium. The bee is a competition similar to a spelling bee, with student teams solving problems from integral calculus.
National and International Competitions
Our students are encouraged to apply their knowledge in mathematics-related competitions. Every year, students compete in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, which is open to all undergraduate students in the USA and Canada. Our students have also participated in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling, the SIMIODE Challenge Using Differential Equations Modeling, and the American Statistical Association of America’s DataFest.
Bachelor’s Plus Master’s Program
The BPM degree option allows undergraduate students majoring in applied mathematical economics to obtain both a bachelor of science and a master of science in five years. The undergraduate degree is earned in the first four years, with the master's degree being earned in the fifth year. BPM students are charged at the regular undergraduate tuition rate for their first four years, and are offered the discounted graduate tuition rate for the 24 semester hours of graduate coursework. During M.S. degree completion, several paid teaching opportunities are available.
Experiential Learning
Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
Next Steps
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average class size for upper level mathematics courses