Mathematics

Career Opportunities

Earning your Transfer Pathway A.A. in Mathematics at Inver Hills equips you with the go-to skills employers greatly value in their workforce. When you graduate with your math degree, you will have demonstrated that you are team-oriented, organized, innovative, adaptable, solid with numbers, logical, and experienced at solving problems.

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) reports: "Mathematical research and education are at the heart of some careers, while other careers utilize mathematics and its applications to build and enhance important work in the sciences, business, finance, manufacturing, communications, and engineering."

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Mathematics Skill Set

  • Applying logic
  • Stating ideas and solutions clearly
  • Describing the physical world in terms of math
  • Analyzing data
  • Thinking precisely
  • Paying attention to detail
  • Following complex reasoning
  • Solving difficult problems
  • Identifying key issues
  • Showing flexibility
  • Investigating thoroughly
  • Listening effectively
  • Giving presentations
  • Mastering mathematical software
  • Organizing your time to meet deadlines
  • Succeeding under pressure
  • Working independently and cooperatively
  • Developing a rigorous, creative, and determined mind

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