MATHEMATICS What can I do with this degree? EMPLOYERS
AREAS
STRATEGIES
INDUSTRY Research Development Design Data Processing Testing Operations
Industries including: Aerospace Communications Machinery Electrical equipment Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Consulting Other private industries
Note that greatest demand is for applied mathematics with skills in computer science, electronics design and theory, statistics and probability. Gain experience working in teams. Develop good oral and written communication skills. Earn a master's degree in business or related field for more advanced positions.
GOVERNMENT
Federal agencies including: Defense, Labor, Justice, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Commerce, Treasury, NASA and Library of Congress State agencies involving research and problem-solving teams
Become familiar with government hiring procedures. Make contacts through involvement in campus, local, or state politics.
RESEARCH Theoretical Applied
Industry Government Universities
COMPUTERS Computer Industry Programming Systems or Applications
Computer hardware and software firms
Develop computer and research skills. Learn to use relevant software packages. Plan for graduate degree in area of interest. Develop advanced computer skills. Gain knowledge of computer languages. Get exposure to large-scale hardware or mini/ micro systems.
Systems Analyst
Develop ability to listen to what customer wants. Keep up with latest developments in computer technology. Learn good communication skills. Acquire programming experience.
(Math, p.2) AREAS
EMPLOYERS
STRATEGIES
Data Processing and Information Systems
Service companies Manufacturing firms Government--federal, state and local Banking, insurance and real estate Wholesale and retail trade firms
Develop good people and communications skills. Acquire programming experience.
Software
Standard software suppliers Custom software builders Service companies
Stay current with new developments.
Hardware
Standard hardware firms
Training
Software companies Large employers Specialized training organizations Educational book publishers
Get experience with public speaking and teaching. Learn to develop curriculums. Master technical writing skills. Acquire a graduate degree in area of interest.
INSURANCE Actuarial Underwriting Sales
Insurance firms
Develop computer skills. Acquire a business minor. Become treasurer of an organization. Obtain experience in fund-raising drives. Join a professional association as a student member. Find related internships.
MARKET RESEARCH Data Collection Information Analysis
Market research firms Consumer goods manufacturing firms
Develop good oral and written communications skills. Acquire a business minor. Volunteer to assist a professor with research. Become a student member of American Marketing Association. Assist with canvassing/phone interviewing for charities or political campaigns.
(Math, p.3) AREAS
EMPLOYERS
STRATEGIES
SECURITIES Sales Research Operations
National and regional brokerage firms Discount brokerage houses Commercial banks Insurance companies Financial organizations
Plan on acquiring MBA. Get sales experience. Obtain a business minor. Join finance related student organizations.
BANKING Credit Lending Operations Systems Trusts
Commercial banks Regional banks Savings & Loan associations
Find a summer internship in a bank. Develop good interpersonal skills. Obtain business minor and develop computer skills. Work as cashier or teller. Become financial officer or treasurer of campus organization.
Public schools Private schools
Need certification for public schools. Volunteer for Big Brother/Sister program, tutoring, child care centers, churches, teen counseling. Work in summer camps. Become involved in school programs: yearbook, debate, newspaper, government. Develop excellent communication skills.
Two-year community colleges and technical institutes Four-year colleges and universities
Acquire a master's degree.
EDUCATION
Acquire a Ph.D.
Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1992, Revised 1999) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer