<p>I have some questions for applied math: what exactly does it do, how complicated does the math get in terms of levels, i.g. calc, linear algebra, how is the course load? I plan on applying to northwestern undergrad and taking it along with a business interest. If anyone could answer any of the 3 questions i am deeply thankful.</p>
<p>Applied math is a broad discipline. Check out [Prospective</a> Undergraduate Students](<a href=“http://www.math.uwaterloo.ca/AM_Dept/prospective/]Prospective”>Welcome to Applied Mathematics | Applied Mathematics | University of Waterloo) for some information about possible career options.</p>
<p>[Northwestern</a> University - Welcome from the Chairman](<a href=“Engineering Sciences & Applied Mathematics | Northwestern Engineering”>Engineering Sciences & Applied Mathematics | Northwestern Engineering)
[Northwestern</a> University - Undergraduate Program](<a href=“Engineering Sciences & Applied Mathematics | Northwestern Engineering”>Engineering Sciences & Applied Mathematics | Northwestern Engineering)
Note that applied math resides in the engineering school, not arts and sciences school like many others. This suggests a stronger orientation/focus in physical/engineering system and closer ties to other engineering disciplines. </p>
<p>FYI, many biz-oriented students major in industrial engineering and managment sciences. [Northwestern</a> University - Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences](<a href=“http://www.iems.northwestern.edu/]Northwestern”>http://www.iems.northwestern.edu/)</p>