Mathematics has many faces. It can be challenging, powerful, fascinating, even mysterious - but above all it is useful. Mathematics makes essential contributions to the biological, information and physical sciences, economics, engineering and finance, but can also be applied to communications, linguistics and genetics. Wherever problems need to be solved, mathematics has a role to play. For this reason, Mathematics is an excellent major in its own right, or as a second major or supporting subject for many other disciplines. The University of Auckland is ranked first in New Zealand and joint-45th in the world for Mathematics*.

A good mathematical background enhances and develops your problem-solving skills, comprehension of abstract concepts and analytical and creative thinking. These qualities are valued in technical roles and in positions of leadership and management. Jobs related to Mathematics Academia and research Actuarial and business analysis Biostatistics and biotechnology Data science Economic analysis Financial services (banks, investment funds,insurance) Government (IRD, Defence, Security Intelligence) Information systems and technology Modelling (engineering, industry, logistics, meteorology and many other areas) Operations research Risk management Software development (programming, artificial intelligence, robotics) Statistical analysis Sustainability analysis Teaching Telecommunications industry