Career Development

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.computer.org - IEEE Computer Society
www.acm.org - Association for Computing Machinery
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.math-jobs.com - Math jobs

BOOKS AVAILABLE AT CDC

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  • Great Jobs for Computer Science Majors
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  • Technology Careers
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  • Job Opportunities for Engineering & Computer Science Majors
  • Careers in the Computer Field
  • Computers and Cyberspace