South Dakota - School of Mines and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Rapid City, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 29,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
What is Math?
Mathematics is a language and methodology for classifying, studying, and predicting patterns: patterns of quantity, of structure, change, of logic. Mathematics typically encompasses applied mathematics and computational mathematics.
What does a mathematician do?
Above all else, a mathematician is a problem solver, and as a mathematics major at South Dakota Mines, you will learn to be just that.
An applied mathematician uses mathematical theory and technique to critically analyze and solve problems in business, government, engineering, and the social sciences.
Mathematics is the most popular double major at Mines.
Research
As a math major at South Dakota Mines, you won’t have to wait to get involved in research. From the first-day students step on campus, they will have many opportunities to be involved in mathematical research, in collaborations with department faculty, and in interdisciplinary teams with faculty and students from other departments.
The primary research focus areas of our faculty are:
• Numerical linear algebra and multilinear algebra
• Non-parametric statistics, computational statistics, time series forecasting, and massive data streams
• Parameter estimation, decision theory, and non-parametric statistics
• Combinatorial matrix theory and graph theory
• Mathematical modeling, mathematical biology, applied math, and Bayesian statistics
• Finite geometry and non-associative algebras
• Complex analysis and formal power series theory
• Mathematical pedagogy and history
• Mathematics, history, and astronomy (particularly celestial mechanics)
International students may seek scholarship opportunities but should be aware that many scholarships are limited to US citizens or permanent residents. South Dakota Mines does not offer scholarships specifically for international students. You must be ADMITTED by January 15 of the year you are planning to enroll in the fall semester if you wish to be considered for scholarships. Scholarships are only awarded for a start date of the fall semester. Please see the Scholarships website for information on Mines scholarships.
International students are NOT eligible for South Dakota Mines or federal loan programs and should not apply for such financial assistance.
Freshman Year
First Semester
- Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics
- Test-Driven Software Development
- Calculus I
- Composition I
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Second Semester
- Calculus II
- Programming Techniques
- University Physics I
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Sophomore Year
First Semester
- Calculus III
- Differential Equations
- Communication in the STEM Workplace
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
- Free Elective(s)
Second Semester
- Linear Algebra
- Finite Structures
- Explorations in STEM Communications
- Science Elective and Lab
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Junior Year
First Semester
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Introduction to Numerical Analysis
- Free Elective(s)
Second Semester
- MATH Sequence Elective
- MATH Upper-Level Elective
- Free Elective(s)
Senior Year
First Semester
- Advanced Calculus I
- Undergraduate Research/Scholarship
- MATH Department Approved Elective(s)
- Free Elective(s)
Second Semester
- Abstract Algebra I
- Communicating Mathematics
- MATH Department Approved Elective(s)
- Free Elective(s)
A degree in math from South Dakota Mines will give you a firm understanding of mathematics and its applications to science and engineering in the 21st century. The degree will prepare you to work in such areas as:
- Defense technology
- Business
- Robotics
- Public policy
- Biomedicine
- Data analysis and statistics
- Actuary and banking
- Industrial processes, manufacturing
- Market research, IT
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace, space exploration
- Pharmaceuticals, drug trials
- Agriculture
- Military, weapons systems testing
- Hedge funds, financial analysis