UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKERLEY - APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Department of Mathematics offers an undergraduate major in applied mathematics leading to the BA degree. The program provides an excellent preparation for advanced degrees in math, physical sciences, economics, and industrial engineering, as well as graduate study in business, education, law, and medicine. The program also prepares students for postbaccalaureate positions in business, technology, industry, teaching, government, and finance.
The applied math program, provides students the opportunity to customize their learning by selecting a cluster pathway. A cluster is an approved concentration of courses in a specific field of applied mathematics. There are more than 15 approved clusters with the most popular being:
- Actuarial Sciences
- Computer Sciences
- Economics
- Statistics
More information on approved clusters can be found here
Admission to the Major
Students should contact a mathematics undergraduate adviser. Contact information is available on the contact tab or here.
Honors Program
In addition to completing the requirements for the major in applied mathematics, students in the honors program must:
- Earn a GPA of at least 3.5 in upper division and graduate courses in the major and at least 3.3 in all courses taken at the University.
- Complete either MATH 196, in which they will write a senior honors thesis, or pass two graduate mathematics courses with a grade of at least A-.
- Receive the recommendation of the Head Adviser.
Students interested in the honors program should consult with an adviser early in their program, preferably by their junior year.