The curriculum model for each major requires a total of 120 semester credit hours. The freshman year is the same in all models and the core curriculum requirements are identical. In order to make it easier for students to switch from one curriculum model to another, even after completion of their sophomore year, all required courses (math and non-math) below the 4000-level are the same in all models (with the exception that ADSM requires MATH-3710 in place of MATH-3100).

Required Courses. Students in all curricula offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are strongly encouraged to take required courses in the semesters specified by the curriculum models in Auburn Bulletin. Failure to do so may delay their graduation. Even though some of the required courses may also be offered in other semesters, such off-sequence offerings cannot be guaranteed and may be canceled on short notice due to under-enrollment.  The cancellation of an off-sequence class is not a valid reason for a course substitution.

Full information on all majors may be found on the Auburn University Bulletin, including curriculum models and course listings.

Mathematics [MATH] Major

This curriculum provides students with a general background in mathematics preparing them for graduate studies in mathematics or careers that require mathematical knowledge and problem solving skills. It is well suited for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching mathematics in a university/college, or who desire more flexibility or emphasis in liberal arts.

Applied Mathematics [AMTH] Major

This curriculum is for students who are preparing for graduate work in mathematics. This option is also suitable for those anticipating careers in such traditional fields as engineering, physical science, or computer science, and the allied fields of biological, behavioral, or managerial sciences.

Applied Discrete Mathematics [ADSM] Major

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in information, communications, and computer-related industries and government agencies, or to pursue graduate work in applied mathematics, computer science, or operations research. 

In addition, this curriculum is designed to give the student a basic background in mathematics and the fundamentals of computer science as well as intensive course work in applied discrete mathematics. The degree includes a strong interdisciplinary requirement in related fields of application, such as computer science, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, and management information systems.

Accelerated Bachelor's / Master's Program in Data Science and Engineering - Data Science Track

An Applied Mathematics - Applied Discrete Math undergraduate student pursuing the Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Data Science can take up to nine (9) hours of MATH/STAT coursework at the 6000-level (i.e., MATH 6xx0 and/or STAT 6xx0 electives) while classified as an undergraduate and have it applied to both the student's undergraduate degree and Master’s degree. After completing the requirements for the undergraduate degree, the student then completes the remaining requirements of the MS-DS degree. The requirements for MS-DS are no different for a student in the Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s Degree program than for students admitted directly into the MS-DS program. More information on the required course progression can be found here.

Actuarial Science [ACTU] Major

This program offers a well-balanced curriculum in applied mathematics with advanced preparation for the actuarial profession. Traditionally, the majority of actuaries work in careers associated with the insurance industry. An increasing number of actuaries work in the broader financial services sector including commercial and investment banking and retirement funds. Actuaries are also employed by corporations, as well as by state and federal governments.

Actuaries in the U.S. and Canada achieve professional status by passing a set of challenging examinations administered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS). Many prospective actuaries begin sitting for these exams while still in college. This program offers courses with syllabi that closely match those for Exams P, FM, and LTAM as well as two seminars designed specifically to prepare the students to take exams P and FM. In addition, actuaries must satisfy the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) requirement by earning credit for several approved college courses. Auburn University is accredited by the SOA to offer courses that satisfy the VEE requirement in Mathematical Statistics, Economics, and Accounting and Finance. Visit the Actuarial Program web site and browse beanactuary.org to find out more.