Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics Tarleton State University, 2014-2015 Catalog Courses Required for All Concentrations: 81 Credit Hours General Education Requirements 1,3,4,5 42 MATH 1100 [shared] Transitioning to University Studies in Mathematics 2 1 (1 in Gen Ed) MATH 2413 [shared] Calculus I 2 4 (3 in Gen Ed) MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 MATH 2332 Applied Matrix Algebra 3 MATH 3306 Differential Equations 3 MATH 3311 Probability and Statistics I 3 MATH 3320 Foundations of Mathematics 3 MATH 3332 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 3433 Calculus III 4 MATH 4309 Advanced Analysis I 3 MATH 4311 Probability and Statistics II 3 MATH 4332 Abstract Algebra 3 COSC 1310 Procedural Programming 3 COSC 3344 Computer Applications in Analysis 3 PHYS 2425 [shared] University Physics I 2 4 (4 in Gen Ed) Total Hours 81 General Without Certification Supporting Field (12 Hours Advanced) 7 24 Electives 6 Select 3 of the following: 9 MATH 3301 MATH 3360 MATH 4306 Number Theory Numerical Analysis Partial Differential Equations
MATH 4320 Mathematical Modeling MATH 4388 MATH 4390 Undergraduate Research Math Topics Total Hours 39 Financial Analysis ACCT 2301 Principles of Accounting I - Financial 3 ACCT 2302 Principles of Accounting II - Managerial 3 ACCT 3303 Intermediate Accounting I 3 COMM 2302 [shared] Business and Prof Speaking 2 3 (3 in Gen Ed) ECON 2301 [shared] Principles of Macroeconomics 2 3 (3 in Gen Ed) ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 3303 Money and Banking 3 FIN 3301 Principles of Financial Management 3 FIN 4300 Advanced Financial Management 3 FIN 4301 International Financial Management 3 Advanced FIN electives 6 Select 3 of the following: 9 MATH 3301 MATH 3360 MATH 4306 MATH 4320 MATH 4388 MATH 4390 Number Theory Numerical Analysis Partial Differential Equations Mathematical Modeling Undergraduate Research Project Math Topics Total Hours 39
Financial Analysis Concentration Typical responsibilities of financial analysts include: Recommend portfolios (individual investments and collections of investments) Evaluate current and historical financial data Study economic and business trends Study a company's financial statements and analyze commodity prices, sales, costs, expenses, and tax rates to determine a company's value by projecting the company's future earnings Meet with company officials to gain better insight into the company's prospects and management Prepare written reports Meet with investors to explain recommendations Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities. They work in banks, pension funds, mutual funds, securities firms, insurance companies, and other businesses. They are also called securities analysts, risk analysts, portfolio managers, and investment analysts. The median annual wage of financial analysts was $74,350 in May 2010, the top 10 percent earned more than $141,700. This track also provides the background to pursue a career as a Business Analyst. BA s analyze financial and other data, including revenue, expenditure, and employment reports by building and using sophisticated mathematical models to develop solutions or alternative practices within organizations to improve profitability. The median annual wage of a BA was $78,160 in May 2010. All information here can be found at the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, please visit www.bls.gov/ooh for more information. For more information see: Dr. Bowen Brawner
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 2014-15 Catalog Financial Analysis Freshman MATH 2413 MATH 2414 MATH 1100 (FYS) MATH 2332 ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 COSC 1310 ECON 2301 Lab Science 1 COMM 2302 15 16 31 Sophomore MATH 3311 MATH 3306 MATH 3433 MATH 3320 PHYS 2425 COSC 3344 ACCT 2301 ACCT 2302 Humanities 5 14 15 29 Junior MATH 3332 MATH 4311 Adv Math Elect. MATH 4332 GOVT 2305 GOVT 2306 Visual & Perf. Arts Elect. 6 ECON 2302 ACCT 3303 FINC 3301 Senior MATH 4309 Adv Math Elect. Adv Math Elect. ECON 3303 FINC 4300 FINC 4301 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 Adv Elective Adv Elective 120
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 2014-15 Catalog General Without Certification Freshman MATH 2413 MATH 2414 MATH 1100 (FYS) MATH 2332 ENGL 1301 ENGL 1302 COSC 1310 Social & Behavioral Sci. 2 Lab Science 1 Communications 3 15 16 31 Sophomore MATH 3311 MATH 3306 MATH 3433 MATH 3320 PHYS 2425 COSC 3344 Support Field 4 Support Field 4 Humanities 5 14 15 29 Junior MATH 3332 MATH 4311 Adv Math Elect. MATH 4332 Support Field 4 Support Field 4 Visual & Perf. Arts Elect. 6 Adv Support Field 4 GOVT 2305 GOVT 2306 Senior MATH 4309 Adv Math Elect. Adv Math Elect. Adv Support Field 4 Adv Support Field 4 Adv Support Field 4 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 Elective Elective 120