Nature of Work
The different careers possible with a Mathematics specialisation include:
- Mathematician
Conducts research, develops theories and models, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings in academic or industry settings. - Actuary
Analyzes and manages financial risks and uncertainties, often working in fields such as insurance, finance. - Cryptographer
Develops and analyzes methods for secure communication, often using mathematical principles such as number theory and algebra. - Operations Research Analyst
Applies mathematical models and algorithms to optimize complex systems, often in business or government settings. - Quantitative Analyst
Develops and applies mathematical models and algorithms to financial or business data, often with the goal of identifying trends or making predictions. - Mathematics Teacher
Educates students in mathematical concepts and techniques, often at the secondary or post-secondary level.
Essential Skills and Qualities
Scientists in this field need a basic love of numbers and numerical science.
Educational Qualifications
A graduate degree is possible in Math / Applied Math / Statistics / Math and Computer Science / Math & Economics / Actuarial Science / Data Science / Financial Math / Operations Research / Math & Computing. Diplomas are possible in Math / Math Education / Actuarial Math.
Post graduation and doctoral degrees are necessary for most research and / or teaching positions.