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Mathematics (BS) - Business

About

The Mathematics (BS) - Business degree is designed for students wishing to develop strong mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills while preparing for a career in the business world.

As a student in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, you will be taught by tenure track faculty in small classes and receive individualized attention both inside and outside of class.  You will have opportunities to conduct research alongside a faculty member or participate in an internship. The strong analytical and problem-solving skills you will develop can be applied to many fields.

Appalachian’s Mathematics (BS) degree requires students to select a concentration area. Besides Business, other predesigned concentrations are in Computation, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Secondary Education and Statistics. Students can also design their own concentration with consultation from a faculty advisor.

If you think this is the major for you, it is important to begin the program of study during your freshman year or you may fall behind in course requirements.

After Graduation

The majority of math majors pursue graduate school in fields including mathematics, statistics, analytics, economics, operations research, mathematics education, computational chemistry, material science and public health.  Others find jobs in business, most often in jobs with titles that include the work “analyst.”

Increasing numbers of high-performing students with a 3.4 GPA or higher are choosing to take graduate courses during their senior year through Appalachian’s Accelerated Master’s program, allowing them to complete a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years.

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  • Faculty Profile: Dr. William Bauldry
    Faculty Profile: Dr. William Bauldry

    “Appalachian is a place where you can define yourself.”

    – Dr. William Bauldry, professor of mathematics

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Courses

  • Program of Study
    Program of Study
  • Four Year Guide
    Four Year Guide

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  • NCCC Transfer Four Year Guide
    NCCC Transfer Four Year Guide

Related Programs

  • Mathematics (BA)
  • Mathematics (BS) - Computation
  • Mathematics (BS) - Life Sciences
  • Mathematics (BS) - General Mathematics
  • Mathematics (BS) - Physical Sciences
  • Mathematics (BS) - Statistics
  • Mathematics (BS) - Secondary Education

Minors

A minor is optional. The popular choice is Business.

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Engagement Outside the Classroom

  • Math Club - an organization to encourage students to take part in competitions, classroom events and research opportunities.
  • Pi Mu Epsilon - an Honor Society dedicated to the promotion of student scholarly activity in mathematics and the recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding.
  • Appalachian State Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics

Global Learning

Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.

Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements beyond admission to Appalachian State University.

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Why Appalachian?

  • Classes are small and taught by tenure track faculty, so students receive individualized attention.
  • Undergraduate students can be involved in research projects with faculty in their first two years. Many students travel to present their research at local, national and international conferences.
  • The Department of Mathematical Sciences maintains a strong network of Appalachian alumni in business and education in regards to securing math-related jobs.
  • Internships are strongly encouraged.
  • High-performing students can take graduate courses during their senior year through the Accelerated Master’s program, allowing them to complete a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years.

Location

Boone and Hickory*

*The Hickory Campus location is pending accreditation from SACSCOC for this program. Accreditation is expected in summer 2023.

Careers

Some of these jobs may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

  • Applications Programmer
  • Banking/Credit/Investment Manager
  • Biometrician/Biostatistician
  • Compensation/Benefits Admin
  • Consumer Loan/Credit Officer
  • Cost Estimator/Analyst
  • Data Processing Manager
  • Data Control Administrator
  • Database Manager
  • Financial Auditor
  • Financial Consultant
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Investment Banker
  • Mathematician
  • Network Programmer
  • Numerical Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Purchasing/Contract Agent
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Rate Analyst
  • Robotics Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Statistician
  • Systems Engineer
  • Technical Support Representative
  • Treasury Management Specialist

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Contacts

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Eric Marland
Department Chair
828-262-3050
marlandes@appstate.edu

  • Department of Mathematical Sciences

    The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in actuarial science and mathematics, with concentrations in business, computation, life sciences, physical sciences, secondary teaching, and statistics, plus a general, self-designed concentration. The department also offers the Master of Arts in Mathematics with concentrations in college teaching and secondary teaching.

  • College of Arts and Sciences

    Appalachian’s Largest College

    The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the university's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.

    By the Numbers

    • 1/3 of the degrees awarded at Appalachian
    • More than 70% of general education courses are taught in the college
    • 93 majors offered
    • 53 minors offered
    • 6,411 undergraduate majors
    • More than 460 full-time faculty members
    • 41,203 living alumni
    • $8,754,800 awarded to the college in external grants during the 2020–21 academic year
    • $236,914 awarded to students through 6 collegewide scholarships and 98 departmental scholarships for the 2020–21 academic year

    Graduate Programs

    Accelerated Master’s program opportunities are available in pursuing a master's degree in 12 selected areas: Appalachian Studies, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, English, Geography and Planning, History, Mathematics, Romance Languages (French/Spanish), Political Science, Psychology (Experimental Science) and Public Administration. Other master’s degrees, graduate certificates and specialist degrees are listed on Appalachian’s School of Graduate Studies website.

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