• Mathematics involves the use of deductive reasoning and constitutes the basic language of the physical sciences. It is a way of thinking, a disciplined and logical approach to problem-solving that will be of interest to people who enjoy mathematics, either for its inherent appeal or as a method of problem-solving in related disciplines.
  • Statistics, which is an area of mathematics concerned with data analysis, is increasingly used in such disciplines as psychology, sociology, business and health studies.
  • Students interested in pursuing careers in business management need to have some background in mathematics to understand some of the computer-based, decision-making processes currently in use.