AMDA - Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics ~ Pre - Data Analytics for Healthcare Concentration

When one examines the job areas in which the largest amount of growth is expected over the next decade, the area of applied mathematics is quite notable. The ability to employ sophisticated mathematical tools and reasoning has become increasingly important in a number of seemingly different areas: prediction and rational decision making in finance, insurance, business, economic, and military strategy; sports analytics; bio- and social science research; weather and climate modeling; 3D computer graphics and animation; artificial intelligence for myriad applications ranging from manipulation of social media users, to smarter video games, to self-driving cars. Consequently, an increasing number of professions need to employ the skills of individuals with a strong background in core tools of applied mathematics. The applied mathematics major at the University of Providence is designed to guide motivated students step-by-step through the process of building a deep and broad foundation of core knowledge and skills in mathematics, statistics, and computer science to enable the student to create, implement, evaluate, and communicate complex mathematical models in a wide range of scholarly and industrial applications.

The Applied Mathematics Major – Pre-Data Analytics for Health Care Concentration is offered in partnership with Touro University’s MS in Data Analytics for Health Care to offer the completion of both degrees in an accelerated timeframe of only 5 years. To complete the program on time, students will satisfy 102 credits of UP requirements in the first 3 years, be in good academic standing, and apply for UP graduation at the end of their third year. At that point they can move on to Touro’s MS program in Data Analytics for Health Care and then transfer back to UP the credits earned during their first year of graduate school to finish their BA in Applied Mathematics with UP.