In today’s data-driven world, optimisation plays a critical role across industries—from machine learning and artificial intelligence to supply chain management, finance, healthcare, energy, and beyond.
This major equips you with the mathematical expertise and analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges, enabling you to optimise decision-making, improve efficiency, and solve intricate problems such as financial planning, resource allocation, and logistics.
It bridges deep theoretical foundations with hands-on skills in programming and practical applications, preparing you for a dynamic career in research or industry.
Whether your passion lies in advancing predictive models, designing smarter networks, or driving resource innovation, this major provides the specialised knowledge and versatility needed to stand out in the fields of science, engineering, and beyond.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Data scientist
- Operations manager
- Supply chain analyst
- Financial analyst
- Management consultant
- Risk analyst
- Strategic planner
- Quantitative analyst
Average annual salary range
Data Scientist
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Meet the expert: exploring mathematics with Dr Sara Davies
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UQ people
Making the greatest mathematical discoveries
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Optimisation Theory
- Numerical Linear Algebra and Optimisation
- Operations Research & Mathematical Planning
- High-Performance Computing
- Probability Models & Stochastic Processes
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