There are many careers one can pursue with a mathematics major. One option is to pursue an M.S. degree in business modeling and optimization through UT’s applications-oriented Management Science program. A sample 5-year program is listed below. Additional information is available from the Statistics Operations and Management Science Office (SMC 331).

B.S. Mathematics Major, in Preparation for M.S. in Management Science:

Freshman	Hr
Mathematics 141-142 (or 147-148) and Computer Science 102	11
English Composition	6
Foreign Language	6
Lab Science Distribution Requirement	8
Elective	3
	34
Sophomore
Mathematics 231, 241 (or 247), 251 (or 257), and 300	13
Non-US History Distribution Requirement	6
Social Science Distribution Requirement	3
Foreign Language (completion of secondary level)	3
Science Distribution Requirement	3
Oral Communications Requirement	2-3
Elective – Business Administration 342	2
	32
Junior
Mathematics 323, 341, 351, 371	12
Humanities Distribution Requirement	6
Social Science Distribution Requirement	3
Electives (Required: Information Management 443, Management Science 410; Suggested: Operations Management 341 & 441)	12
	33
Senior
Mathematics 423, 425 (or 424), 453 or 421, 475	12
Statistics 563, Management Science 531 & 532 (for graduate credit)	9
Upper-Level Distribution Requirement	6
Electives	3
21(U)+9(G)= 30
Total for B.S.    120 minimum
Summer after Year 4
Statistics 571(distance), Management Science 534	6
Year 5
Fall – Operations & Management Science 541, Information Systems Elective, Concentration Elective, Management Science 551	12
– Comprehensive exam over Management Science 531 & 532
Spring – Management Science 533, Concentration Elective, Free Elective	9
Total for M.S.    36

 

To express possible interest or to request more information regarding these dual degree programs, contact:

Jane Moser
Program Resource Specialist
Email: jmoser@utk.edu
Tel: (865) 974-4116
Fax: (865) 974-8636