Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)

Massey University

A Bachelor of Arts Mathematics opens up a world of opportunities. From ranges from securing sensitive communications using cryptography, to calculating the geostationary orbit of a satellite. Maths is a product of human ingenuity that allows our modern world to exist. With a BA Mathematics youll learn appropriate analytic and numerical methods for problem-solving that can be applied in a range of contexts and industries. Get the skills youll need Your mathematics major will help you develop a wide variety of skills and techniques, especially in calculus and algebra. Youll learn to formulate, solve, restate and resolve problems, and interpret results. Youll also build your knowledge of computational and simulation techniques on computers. Youll learn to communicate and explain concepts effectively with non-mathematical colleagues. This is a crucial skill, as many careers will take you into a team environment. Learn from the leaders Studying the BA Mathematics at Massey will give you access to some of the worlds top mathematical minds. Massey lecturers and postgraduate students are researching areas such as modelling of geothermal processes molecular dynamics epidemiology cell growth celestial mechanics neuroscience phylogenetics and evolutionary trees optimal decompositions of information systems. These projects show the generality, versatility and variety of problems offered to mathematically skilled scientists. Your BA Mathematics will help you build up the skills and techniques youll need to be part of projects like these.

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