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Development of industry-practical talents with
mathematical thinking!Data Computational Sciences

• Location
  Science and Technology Building Ⅱ No.402A

• Tel
  044-860-1310

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  044-860-1582

Introduction

In the knowledge-based big data application society of the 21st century, the connectivity between high-tech fields, such as data-processing, finance mathematics and life science technology, and mathematics is increasing, and the importance of mathematics is emphasized more as high-tech industry is developing. Reflecting such needs of the times, Data Computational Sciences at Korea University College of Science & Technology establishes the following objectives to train practical and engineering talent using mathematical thinking.

· Reinforcing logical and empirical thinking ability, and precise mathematical ability
· Training practical mathematicians through industry-adaptive projects
· Developing convergence major curriculum and fostering convergence mathematicians
· Developing leadership through the cultivation of next-generation mathematicians

Required Student Skills and Qualities

1. Logical analysis ability
Talented individuals who can clearly analyze and understand the problems they meet during their studies and reality with their mathematical logic and intellect, and are capable of suggesting efficient solutions to those problems.

2. Creative research ability
Talented individuals who can broaden their understanding through creative thinking during the process of researching the principles of both natural and social science.

3. Convergent solution ability
Talented individuals who can achieve common objectives in reality with excellent communication skills and the ability to mediate between opposing opinions.

Faculty

Career Paths after graduation

After graduating from the Department of Applied Mathematical Sciences(수학과), students can go to graduate school, study abroad, or utilize their mathematical skills in the field by advancing to various areas such as research agencies, educational institutions, the IT industry, financial companies, and large corporations.

Current status of Division of Applied Mathematical Sciences graduates
- Finance/Insurance : ParkOO(11)[MetLife], YooOO(08)[National Credit Union Federation of Korea], KimOO(07)[Nonghyup], LeeOO(06)[KB Insurance], JangOO(05)[Woori Bank], HongOO(04)[HMC Investment Securities], LeeOO(01)[Samsung Securities]
- Teacher : KimOO(02)[Youngshin Middle School], HeoOO(01)[Jinju Dongmyoung High School], ChoiOO(00)[Daeil Foreign Language High School], SongOO(99)[Namyang High School], KimOO(97)[Seohyun High School], ChoiOO(96)[Somyong Girls' High School], KimOO(96)[Sookmyung Girls' High School],
- Professor : KimOO(97)[Kookmin University], ShinOO(94)[Inha University], KimOOYeop(88)[University of Suwon], RyuOO(90)[Cheongju University], SeoOO(86)[Kongju National University], JungOO(81)[Seonam University], ShinOO(99)[Korea University visiting professor], etc.
- Data Processing : KwonOO(01)[Korea Copyright Commission(한국저작권보호협회)], KoOO(99)[Neoiz], LeeOO(96)[SK networks], LeeOO(91)[Koscom], LeeOO(90)[Samsung Networks], ShinOO(89)[UNETsystem], AhnOO(85)[POSDATA], etc
- Business : ByunOO(08)[CJ], KimOO(02), ParkOO(06)[Samsung SDS], KimOO(05)[GSretail]. NoOO(00)[Hanwha Chemical], KwonOO(96)[Samsung Electronics], KimOO(96)[LG Electronics], KimOO(96)[Hyundai Heavy Industries]
- Others : BaekOO(00)[UN Economic Affairs Officer], ImOO(95)[Ministry of National Defense laboratory], JangOO(96)[Statistics Korea], LeeOO(03)[National Assembly Secretariat], OhOO(03)[NTS Yongin District Office], LeeOO(04)[Office of Education],
(* A select few from each area's graduates)