The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science equips you with a solid foundation
in the mathematical and computational sciences, preparing you for lifelong independent
learning and innovative thinking in a constantly changing discipline.
Our Goal
Supported by a liberal arts education, the department seeks to develop the total person,
one sensitive to social and ethical concerns affected by the computing discipline
and committed to addressing the needs of a diverse and interconnected modern society.
We achieve this goal by treating you as the individual you are while encouraging significant
interaction among students, faculty and staff. Faculty involve you in their research,
providing substantial opportunities for hands-on learning and networking experiences.
Student organizations for both mathematics and computer science majors provide social
and learning support.
Together, we learn.
Commitment to Excellence
Over 90 percent of recent graduates have gone to graduate school and/or have found
employment related to their computer science major. Recent job placement has been
with organizations such as:
Pixar (R&D in Computer Generated Imaging)
EA Sports (game development)
FBI (cyber security)
Raytheon (first-responder command system)
Google, Inc.
Some of our students have received graduate assistantships in computer science PhD programs at a number of major institutions, including:
University of California at Berkeley
University of Wisconsin at Madison
University of Washington
Notre Dame
University of Pittsburgh
"Everyone has the potential to be great at mathematics, but they often simply don’t
have to opportunity to realize that potential. But at Duquesne University’s Math department,
every student has the opportunity to succeed and be great at Math. Duquesne offers
a wide variety of classes for every interest, and professors are always happy to help
each individual student succeed."
Alex Barr, Mathematics major
Undergraduate Program Tracks
The B.S. in Applied Mathematics, which requires a minimum of 39 credit hours of mathematics,
is recommended for students interested in scientific applications or further study
in mathematics at the undergraduate level.
Our B.A. in Computer Science is the perfect opportunity for those who wish to study
the discipline but would like to double major or minor in an area outside of the sciences.
The Computer Science B.S. offers all of the same classes offered in the B.A. but includes
extra-disciplinary requirements in the maths and sciences. Explore Computer Science
Our Cybersecurity Studies program combines elements of Computer Science and International
Relations to prepare students for the fast-paced world of cybersecurity.
Explore Cybersecurity Studies
Our Data Science B.S. program at will prepare you to provide practical solutions to
problems involving small data sets to massive amounts of data. This incorporates the
entire data science pipeline, including problem formulation, data collection, high
powered computing, statistical analyses, and meaningful interpretation. Those who
are interested in positions such as data scientists, business intelligence officers
and data analysts should pursue our Data Science program!
Students pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. in Mathematics will prepare them for a wide range of careers or graduate school. We also have options for these
students to fast track to a Master's in Computational Mathematics & Statistics.
This scholarship supports Duquesne University students enrolled in the McAnulty College
of Liberal Arts and majoring in either Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics,
Computer Science, or Cybersecurity. The scholarship is based on academic and extracurricular
achievement.
Established in 2014 through a generous gift from the Loch family, the Charles A. Loch
memorial fund recognizes the top mathematics and computer science graduates with a
monetary award in honor of the late Chuck Loch, who was a tenured Duquesne University
mathematics professor of 42 years and former departmental chair of the Mathematics
and Computer Science department.
Women in STEM at Duquesne University promotes and supports women in basic and applied
sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics career paths at Duquesne University.
WIS@DU offers travel awards and scholarships for eligible students.
WIS@DU offers awards (up to $500) to assist female students attending and/or presenting
at scientific conferences. These awards can be used for travel (air travel, local
travel, or mileage reimbursement), meeting/conference/workshop registration fees and
hotel/lodging costs.
Through the support of the Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Foundation, WIS@DU administers
scholarships to undergraduate females majoring in select STEM disciplines, including
Mathematics, Applied Math, Computer Science, and Data Science. The CBL scholarships
may be used for tuition and fees, as well as room and board, if tuition is already
covered by other scholarships. Additional support from the University will allow CBL
scholars to participate in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at Duquesne following
their junior year; this includes program costs, housing and meals. Additionally, CBL
scholars will be fully immersed in the Duquesne University Women in STEM organization
(WIS) activities and be provided with opportunities for mentoring, career development
and K-12 STEM outreach activities in the community.