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Mathematical Sciences Major (B.S.)

Mathematics is fundamental to concepts in a wide variety of fields, including data science, finance, economics, marketing, and operations management. Bentley Mathematical Sciences majors learn how to think critically, solve complex problems, apply mathematical models to real-world problems, and communicate results effectively. A Mathematical Sciences Major also prepares students for quantitatively-oriented graduate programs such as quantitative finance, economics, or data science by developing essential mathematics skills.

Fundamentals in calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics will be mastered in core courses. Students can then focus their interests by selecting elective courses from a variety of specialties such as mathematical modeling, quantitative finance, applied statistics, and actuarial science. 

For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.

Major Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Courses:
MA 139Calculus II3
or MA 139L Calculus II with Lab
MA 214Intermediate Applied Statistics3
MA 233Calculus III3
MA 239Linear Algebra3
MA 252Regression Analysis3
MA 263Continuous Probability for Risk Management3
Select three additional 200-level or higher mathematical sciences electives. Students are advised to choose electives that create an area of specialty that they can market to future employers, such as actuarial science, modeling, mathematical finance, or statistics.9
Total Credits27

General Degree Requirements

Foundations for Success (15 Credits)

Course Title Credits
FDS 100Falcon Discovery Seminar3
Communications and Writing
Select one from:
EMS 101Critical Reading and Writing3
or EMS 101L Critical Reading and Writing with Lab
or EMS 102 Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students
or EMS 102L Critical Reading and Writing for Multilingual Students with Lab
And one from:
EMS 104Multimodal Communication3
or EMS 105 Multimodal Communication for Multilingual Students
Information Technology
CS 100Solving Business Problems with Information Technology 3
Mathematical Sciences
Select one from:
MA 105Mathematical Foundations for Business3
or MA 105L Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab
or MA 107 Applied Calculus for Business
or MA 107L Applied Calculus for Business with Lab
or MA 131 Calculus I
or MA 131L Calculus I with Lab
Total Credits15

Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)

Course Title Credits
Students must take six courses, one in each category of Context and Perspectives:
Total Credits18

Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)

Course Title Credits
All courses are required:
AC 115Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis3
EC 111Principles of Microeconomics3
FI 118Introduction to Finance3
LA 100Business Law3
MG 116Human Dynamics in Organizations3
ST 113Business Statistics3
Total Credits18

Communication Intensive

All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "Communication Intensive" course tag in Workday. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.

Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.

Additional Requirements

Unrestricted Electives (42 Credits)

Course Title Credits
Select 14 elective courses42
Total Credits42

Total: 120 Credits