Introduction to Matlab)

What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

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February 20, 2018

Presented by Michael Sonneyboy Gboneh, Instructor GENG 214

 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

Outline

1 Introduction to Matlab)

2 What is Matlab?

3 Career Path offered within the Department and current

enrollment

4 Why study Mathematics as a Career?

5 What can you do with your Math degree?

Presented by Michael Sonneyboy Gboneh, Instructor GENG 214

 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

Basic Concepts discuss in each Basic Concepts discuss in each

section section

section 1 What is matlab?. Section 4 focus on what you

section 2 Where is MATLAB can do with your math
used? degree.
Section 3 Why study Section 6 concludes the
Mathematics. presentation.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

From Wikipedia: MATLAB (matrix laboratory) is a multi-paradigm

numerical computing environment and fourth-generation
programming language. Developed by MathWorks, MATLAB
allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data,
implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and
interfacing with programs written in other languages, including C,
C++, Java, and Fortran. In 2004, MATLAB had around one
million users across industry and academia. MATLAB users come
from various backgrounds of engineering, science, and economics.
MATLAB is widely used in academic and research institutions as
well as industrial enterprises.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

Career Paths
Current Enrollment
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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

Whether you call it math or maths, or prefer the traditional

mathematics, if you study numbers at university, your career
opportunities are not only numerous, theyre also fairly
lucrative.Thanks to the growing importance placed on technology,
big data and economic efficiency by all kinds of organizations,
expert number crunchers are increasingly in demand. In fact,
according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2012 and
2022, the job market for mathematicians is expected to grow by a
whopping 23 percent, with a predicted median salary of US110,000.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

Why study Mathematics as a Career?

But its not all about the money! Those who study maths are keen
problem solvers, eager to make sense of even the most advanced
equations. Academic research is a common career path, but so too
are careers in business, economics and banking. This wide range of
opportunities comes from the universal need for graduates with
strong analytical and problem-solving skills which math graduates
should have by the bucket load.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

So, what can you do with a math degree? The answer to this
question is as varied as you can get, as mathematical experts are in
demand across all kinds of industries, the world over. Study math
and youll have access to career opportunities in sectors you may
never have even considered, including specialized fields such as in
law or medicine. That said, a large number of math careers are
still based within business or science and technology-related
sectors, with math graduates occupying roles such as accountant,
actuary, statistician, technician, economist or market researcher.
Below are a few potential answers to the question what can you do
with a mathematics degree?

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What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Careers in accountancy and finance

A career path spanning many industries, accountancy offers
a range of choices for math degree graduates. Accountancy
jobs include roles such as auditor, tax accountant, forensic
accountant, management accountant and corporate advisor.
To become a chartered accountant, in addition to an
undergraduate degree in mathematics.

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What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Careers in banking
Opportunities in banking range from the world of retail
banking to corporate investment banking. Both arenas deal
with financial assessment both public and private with
opportunities to specialize in areas such as mergers and
acquisitions, bonds and shares, privatization, lending and
IPOs (initial public offerings). Duties can include market
research, creating new business opportunities, and
developing financial models and solutions to present to
clients. Math careers in banking can be lucrative.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
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What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Careers in Actuarial Science

As an actuary, you will be evaluating financial risk in order to
manage and advise clients. Combining risk analysis skills with
in-depth knowledge of economics and business, actuaries are at the
heart of business strategy, ensuring sound investments are made
and commercial/business goals fulfilled. New actuaries will most
likely be working within pensions and insurance, a relatively
low-risk area, while in the future you may get to work in banking,
healthcare or investment. All actuaries will require the skill of
communicating complex data and analyses to non-specialists.

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What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Careers in Statistics
Statisticians are specialists in statistics that is, the collation,
analysis, interpretation and presentation of statistics and
quantitative data. Statisticians skills are required in numerous
industries, ranging from healthcare to government and from
finance to sport. You’ll be tasked with managing, collecting and
arranging data by means of surveys, experiments and contextual
analysis. With your findings, you may then be called upon to
create reports and advise clients/colleagues on possible strategies.
As a statistician, you’ll have expert analytical skills as well as solid
communication and IT skills.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
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What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Careers in Academia and research

While its now clearly understood that careers in math go far
beyond the realms of academia and research. This route may
appeal to those who want the challenge of driving forward the next
series of discoveries, theories and applications of the field as well
as the prestige of following some of historys greatest mathematical
minds. Academic and research-based careers in math will depend
on what area you wish to specialize in. While many are based
within university departments, long-term academics are also often
involved in publishing, contributing to journals and specialist
periodicals, or helping to produce complete publications.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Careers in Teaching
Many rewarding math careers can be found in teaching. Numeracy
is always a high priority within primary and secondary education
systems, making highly numerate graduates with an interest in
teaching highly sought-after. In order to teach in most countries,
you’ll require a formal teaching qualification. This can usually be
gained in little over a year, and is often highly subsidized by the
government, with grants often available to cover fees. To teach at
university level, a postgraduate degree is often required, in a
relevant specialism. If you choose this path, you may also get the
chance to pursue your own academic research.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Other common math careers Current Enrollment

include
the public sector (advisory
intelligence analysis. capacity as a scientist or
management consultancy. statistician.
software engineering and biotechnology, meteorology
computer programming. or oceanography.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Less typical Math careersEngineering

While the most common way to enter the field of engineering is
with a dedicated engineering degree, a math degree can also get
you there, in some specialized roles. Math graduates, being adept
in solving mathematical problems, are also often good at helping
to solve real-world, physical problems, and can be found working in
mechanical, structural, aeronautical and many other realms of
engineering. That said, engineering careers often require
specialized knowledge not covered during a math degree.
Engineering internships and work experience can help if you want
to improve your employability straight out of university.

Presented by Michael Sonneyboy Gboneh, Instructor GENG 214

 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

What can you do with your Math degree? Cont’d

Less typical Math careersMeteorology

Always wanted to be the person who tells the rest of the world
whether to pack an umbrella or sunscreen? As a math graduate,
that could be you! Although as a meteorologist, you might be a
little overqualified for simply presenting the weather. This role
involves studying weather conditions using data collected from
weather stations, radar, remote sensors and satellite images across
the globe, in order to interpret causes and to produce forecasts.
Youll need excellent IT skills, as well as strong skills in analyzing
and interpreting complex mathematical data.

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 Introduction to Matlab)
What is Matlab?
Career Path offered within the Department and current enrollment
Why study Mathematics as a Career?
What can you do with your Math degree?

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