Why Choose Mathematics?

As a mathematics major, you will sharpen your analytical skills and become a better problem-solver. You will develop the quantitative and statistical reasoning tools to succeed in across a variety of disciplines and careers paths.
The Classes
The mathematics major begins with calculus classes, which are enhanced by MAPLE, the computer algebra system. Courses in algebra and analysis build depth. If you want to pursue a particular topic, our faculty are members are eager to collaborate with you. Do an independent study or choose from a wide range of elective topics, including:
- Probability and statistical inference
- Data-mining
- Operations research
- Scientific computing
- Partial differential equations
The Community
Small classes foster collaborative problem solving and knowledge sharing. As a mathematics major, you will become a part of a caring and creative campus community, and develop strong relationships — both with peers and professors. Most students build lifelong connections that last well beyond graduation.
The Research Experience
Student research is at the heart of the mathematics major.
You will be encouraged to participate in research projects with your professors, many of which are funded experiences and lead to publication. Recent student research topics include:
- Analyzing the Passing Networks of Manhattan College Women’s Soccer
- Statistical Modeling of the College Experience
- Differential Equations Over Matrix Algebras
- Statistical Modeling to Find Homes for NYC Rescue Animals
Our New York City location is just minutes from some of the nation’s top mathematics competitions and events such as the Spuyten Duyvil Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, the Putnam Exam and the Mathematical Modeling Contest, where you’ll present independent work, and hear from others.