Mathematics/Computer Science

When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College.  Discover more about the B.A. in Mathematics/Computer Science, and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty. 

Want to find out more about a major?  Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a Mathematics/Computer Science major at Purchase College.

Career Possibilities

ACQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to analyze & solve problems
• Tendency toward logical thinking
• Abstract reasoning & keen observation
• Strong technology skills
• Proficiency for accuracy and detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to conduct & clearly explain research
• Ability to organize, analyze & interpret numerical data
• Critical thinking

CAREER TITLES

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Air Traffic Controller
• Auditor
• Computer Animator
• Computer Consultant
• Computer Marketing/Sales
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Scientist
  Data Processor
• Database Manager
• Demographer
• Engineer
• Financial Analyst
• Inventory Control Specialist
• Investment Banker
• Investment Manger
• Mathematician
• Meteorologist
• Network Programmer
• Operations Research Analyst
• Professor
• Rata Analyst
• Research Analyst
• Retail Buyer
• Risk Analyst
• Software Development Specialist
• Statistician
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Analyst
• Teacher
• Technical Support
• Technical Writer
• Underwriter
• Urban Planner
• Web Designer

TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE

• Technology Companies
• Software Design Firms
• Financial Institutions/Banks
• Insurance Agencies
• Educational Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Accounting Firms
• Manufacturers
• Telecommunication Companies
• Major Corporations
• Non Profit Organizations

CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

www.beanactuary.org - Information on becoming an Actuary
www.ams.org - American Mathematical Society
www.maa.org -  Mathematical Association of America
www.coolmath.com/careers.htm - Math links
www.amstat.org - American Statistical Association
www.awm-math.org - Association for Women in Mathematics
www.siam.org/careers - Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics - career information
www.ams.org/early-careers/index.html - Profiles of recent bachelors-level graduates in the mathematical sciences
www.maa.org/careers/profiles.html - Career profiles in math
www.computer.org - IEEE Computer Society
www.acm.org - Association for Computing Machinery
www.aitp.org - Association of Information Technology Professionals
www.gamediscovery.com/game-design/game-jobs.asp  Descriptions of specific game design jobs
www.gamedesignjobs.com/  Info on companies and wages regarding video game design jobs
www.gamecareerguide.com -  Entry-level video game design information, career information, industry news, and more
www.sciencecareersnow.com - Guide to science careers
www.nyas.org  - The New York Academy of Sciences
www.nyas.org/sciencealliance - Committed to advancing the careers of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
www.scienceallianceforum.org/career-resources - Science career resources
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary

JOB SEARCH LINKS

www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.dice.com - Jobs for technology professionals
www.itjobs.com - Jobs for the IT professional
www.tech-centric.net - Jobs for technology professionals
www.justtechjobs.com - Job search by skill
www.computerjobs.com - Computer jobs
www.prgjobs.com - Jobs for programmers
www.math-jobs.com - Math jobs
www.mathclassifieds.org - Helps candidates find a job in the diverse field of mathematics
www.mathforamerica.org - Math for America teaching fellowship
www.jobsinthemoney.com - Job search site for professional finance positions
www.gamasutra.com/jobs/  - The Art and Business of Making Games, job listings by company or field
www.researchgate.net – Professional network for scientists/researchers and job search

BOOKS AVAILABLE AT CDC

• Great Jobs for Math Majors
• Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors
• Careers Choices:  Mathematics
• Careers in Computers
• Technology Careers
• Job Opportunities in Engineering & Technology
• Top Careers in Two Years: Computers and Information Technology 
• Careers in the Computer Field
• Computers and Cyberspace

Updated 11/11