Mathematics Major & Minor
Requirements for the Mathematics Major
We offer several types of Math majors: Business, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Education, and Actuarial Sciences. Though a math major has a core set of course requirements, each of these specialties has a distinct plan of study. To determine your plan of study, you should consult with your advisor.
Sample plans of study for each specialty can be found here:
- Core Mathematics (75A)
- Business Mathematics (75B)
- Computer Science Mathematics (75C)
- Applied Mathematics (75P)
- Operations Research Mathematics (75R)
- Statistical Mathematics (75S)
- Mathematics Education (75T)
- Actuarial Sciences Sample Plan 1
- Actuarial Sciences Sample Plan 2
- Actuarial Sciences AP Sample
If you entered the program prior to Fall 2007 downloadable sample plans of study for each specialty can be found here:
- Core Mathematics (75A)
- Business Mathematics (75B)
- Computer Science Mathematics (75C)
- Applied Mathematics (75P)
- Operations Research Mathematics (75R)
- Statistical Mathematics (75S)
- Mathematics Education (75T)
- Interdisciplinary Mathematics / Statistics Actuarial Sciences Sample Plan 1
- Interdisciplinary Mathematics / Statistics Actuarial Sciences Sample Plan 2
- Interdisciplinary Mathematics / Statistics Actuarial Sciences AP Sample
Requirements for the Mathematics Minor
The course requirements for completing a Math minor at Purdue can be found in the following PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file: http://www.science.purdue.edu/_assetts/acadinfo/MathMinor.pdf