Financial Mathematics

The Bachelor of Science degree in financial mathematics at the University of Mount Union offers students a path to a successful career in a growing field of financial mathematics. Students interested in financial mathematics can explore a range of courses in business and mathematics, helping them gain experience and knowledge for a rewarding future.

Financial Mathematics Major Quick Facts

The financial mathematics degree requires 64 major-specific credit hours, as well as 32 credits to fulfill the general education program. The University’s general education program, the Integrative Core, allows students to explore a wide variety of courses outside of their area of interest and gain skills and experience in leadership and communication that employers value.

Students wishing to work toward a financial mathematics degree also have many opportunities to gain experience and knowledge beyond the classroom, including:

Internships
Mathematics competitions
Mathematics and statistics conferences
Research with peers or faculty

The University’s financial mathematics degree will prepare students for careers in financial and economic analysis, actuary field, and more.

Curriculum

As a financial mathematics major at the University of Mount Union, you will study practical techniques for analyzing financial markets, develop necessary mathematical skills, and learn to manage investment and measure risk. A combination of both business and mathematics courses will provide you with the foundation for a successful career in this growing field.

Experiential Learning

Students who choose to major in financial mathematics at the University Mount Union will have endless opportunities to get “real-world” experience outside of the classroom. By getting involved in experiential learning opportunities, you can strengthen your skills and knowledge of mathematics and business, both of which are critical to a successful career in financial mathematics. These hands-on learning opportunities include:

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS

Pi Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honorary.

Mathematics Club is a student-led organization on Mount Union’s campus.

Mathematics Awareness Week is celebrated in April of each year.

Careers

With a major in financial mathematics, you’ll be prepared for a success career in this growing field that explores investment, risk, and behavior. Combined with the well-rounded educational experience offered at Mount Union, you will learn the technical skills required to succeed in a number of careers in financial mathematics.

The technical nature of modern financial and economic analysis requires a student with a strong mathematical and computational background in addition to business and economics skills. Mount Union’s financial mathematics degree program will provide the foundation for your success in this growing field.

RECENT EMPLOYERS

AXA Advisors
Mercer Advisors

RECENT GRAD SCHOOLS

Kent State University
University of Akron
University of Pittsburgh
Case Western Reserve University
The Ohio State University

COMMON CAREERS

Stock market
Actuary field
Financial and economic analysis

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While many smaller colleges offer the traditional liberal arts majors, Mount Union has recently developed a number of programs that are relevant to today’s societal demands in the health sciences. Our department now offers a degree in financial mathematics.