Mathematics is the basis of all sciences, and it can be argued that good training in mathematics enhances all intellectual activity in general. While most people may never explicitly use mathematics in their everyday lives, they do use their reasoning power, and the best way to strengthen that is through solid mathematical training.

Mathematical training develops a flexible mind and an ability to quickly and efficiently learn new things and to solve diverse problems that arise in all walks of life.

Many people with good mathematical training succeed in fields other than mathematics. Frequently, the best programmers in computer science are mathematicians. Fields like economics, business, medicine, the fine arts, and literature often have people with a solid mathematical background. Our graduates succeed in fields like biology, business, engineering, or law after having completed an undergraduate mathematics major or minor. In addition, mathematics is one of the best preparations for the LSAT exam.

As society becomes more technically oriented and science dependent, there will be a growing need for people who are well trained in the sciences and mathematics.

Students with strong mathematics skills and a desire to be in a challenging major will have a clear edge in the job market. First-hand experience with our graduates demonstrates that all our mathematics majors found satisfactory employment and very positive feedback from employers.

Industrial Mathematics
This program is designed to land graduating students in an industrial job upon graduation. The department constantly monitors the needs of industry and tailors its course offerings in direct consultation with industries.  invite guest lecturers from nearby companies to campus to talk to students. Our location near the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., metro area is ideal for creating internships and co-op programs with businesses. The courses, which include mathematics, computer science, engineering, and a variety of select courses from other departments such as business and environmental science, will equip the student with a solid foundation in mathematics and engineering and enable the student to solve real-life problems in the context of applied mathematics.  Shepherd's program produces custom-made employees for the most modern industries.