Mathematics teaches you to think logically and approach problems in analytical and creative ways. Mathematicians apply their problem-solving skills to a wide variety of fields, including: banking and finance environmental modelling (resources, biodiversity, weather and climate) information security (coding, cryptography) and engineering (fluid mechanics, optimising industrial processes). This program focuses on applying maths to real-world problems to enhance your employment prospects. Theory is linked to practical projects and applied to real scenarios. You'll make practical use of industry-relevant computer software packages. RMIT differs from many universities as you are enrolled in a mathematics program from the first day, as opposed to a generalist science degree. You'll be well supported by a peer-mentoring system, and many of our final-year students get a head start in the job market by doing an industry placement. This program is ideal if you're interested in: using numbers and formulas to solve problems finding logical and creative solutions advanced numerical skills that will set you apart from graduates in business or commerce.

The outlook for mathematics graduates is excellent. Mathematics graduates work as analysts and modellers in many areas of business, commerce, government, teaching, computer and manufacturing industries. Mathematics has been identified as a critical area in science and the government has forecast that the demand for mathematicians will grow by 3.5% each year from 2006 –2013. CSIRO and other agencies have reported difficulties in filling mathematics positions. The statistics indicate that as a mathematician you will be entering the workforce as a highly sought-after employee. Some of the areas mathematicians find work in include: Environment: Studies of the environment require modelling of the abundance and location of plants and animals, the spread of pollution from its sources and the possible effects of changes in human activities Business: The future of many industries and their employees depends on improvements in the efficiency with which they are produced and delivered. Mathematicians build the models which allow companies to meet these demands Industry: Mathematicians work with engineers to model the physical processes used in industry, e.g. cooking, coating, cutting, rolling, and so on, so that manufacturers are able to produce better quality products, more reliably Information Security: In an increasingly networked world in which danger is no more than a mouse-click away, mathematicians work with computer scientists to secure companies’ vital systems and data.