Mathematics is the study of concepts such as quantity, structure, space and change; and the application of these concepts to model and describe the behaviour of real-world complex systems.

Mathematics is used in most fields, including technology, natural science, engineering, medicine, finance, sociology and psychology.

This course is designed to provide you with skills in mathematics, engineering and computing, and to teach you how to apply these skills to problems arising in business, industry and government.

You will gain knowledge in advanced calculus, linear algebra, modelling and optimisation, network design and analysis, logistics, supply chain networks, transportation networks, computational mathematics, statistics and probability.

Our industry-based units and work experience program will enable you to engage with real-world applications.

As a graduate of this course, you'll be equipped with the tools to address problems to improve the productivity of business and industry.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science) degree. It can also be studied as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science course.

Why study

Curtin has a strong reputation in Australia in the areas of applied, computational and financial mathematics. We are one of only three universities in Australia rated "well above world-standard" for Numerical and Computational Mathematics, in the latest national Excellence in Research Austalia report (2018).

Our leading position in these areas is supported by collaborative links with Western Australian companies and government organisations such as DSTO, Woodside, Linkforce Engineering and Sateva.

How this course will make you industry ready

This course teaches advanced mathematics and statistics and their real-world applications in engineering, mining and industrial modelling.

Curtin has strong links with industry groups and the units we offer are designed to provide you with the practical skills needed to address real-world problems. The work experience program we deliver from second year onwards will expose you to real applications of your studies and introduce you to potential employers.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership to the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), Australian Society for Operations Research, and Australian Mathematical Society (Aust MS).

Careers

• Data analyst
• Industrial engineer
• Information technologist
• Logistician
• Statistical analyst
• Supply chain manager

Industries

• Engineering
• Government
• Logistics and supply chain networks
• Risk management