Mathematics & Statistics
Using numbers, patterns, and data to make sense of complexity.
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics focuses on both theoretical math and applied data analysis.
Core subjects
- Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Probability Theory
- Mathematical Analysis / Advanced Calculus
- Abstract Algebra (groups, rings, etc., in some programs)
- Statistical Inference and Regression
- Design of Experiments and Sampling
- Applied Statistics / Data Analysis (possibly with software like R/Python)
Specializations
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics
Career paths
- Data Analyst / Junior Data Scientist (with programming skills)
- Statistician / Biostatistician (often with postgraduate study)
- Quantitative Analyst (finance/insurance, with specialization)
- Operations Research / Optimization Analyst
- Teacher or Lecturer (with pedagogy or advanced degrees)
- Risk Analyst / Actuarial Trainee
- Research Assistant in quantitative projects
Study snapshot
- Duration
- Typically 3–4 years
- Workload
- High – many problem sets, theory, and exams
- Difficulty
- ★★★★★ — very conceptually and technically demanding
- Practical components
- Data projects, modeling assignments, possible research project
- Internships
- Recommended in finance, data, research, or analytics roles
Where to study Mathematics & Statistics in Lebanon
- American University of Beirut: Applied Mathematics – $81,630
- American University of Beirut: Mathematics – $81,630
- American University of Beirut: Statistics – $81,630
- Beirut Arab University: Education program - Sciences and Mathematics – $19,166
- Beirut Arab University: Mathematics – $17,375
- Beirut Arab University: Mathematics: Applied Statistics Track – $17,375
- Haigazian University: Mathematics – $31,490
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik: Bachelor of Science in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics – $36,000
- Lebanese American University: Math – $82,616
- Lebanese International University: Bachelor in Basic Eduction - Mathematics – $16,731
- Lebanese International University: Mathematics – $16,731
- Lebanese University: Statistics – $240 per year
- Lebanese University: Teaching Mathematics at the Elementary Level – $240 per year
- Notre Dame University – Louaize: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – $34,200
- University of Balamand: Mathematics – $25,115
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