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It is a common phenomenon of our time that mathematical methods are used not merely in technology but also to an increasing extent in almost all fields of human endeavour.As a recognition of this fact and also in the spirit of the motto of the University of Benin knowledge for services -the Department of Mathematics strides to provide courses which are oriented towards application and service to the nation. Thus in addition to the traditional courses of Pure and Applied mathematics taught in other universities this department provides undergraduate and post-graduate options in Industrial Mathematics and Mathematics and Economics, that is,mathematics geared towards application to business,commerce and industry.

Also the Department of Mathematics aspires to train specialized mathematicians at the higher degree levels.To this end,M.Sc and Ph.D degrees courses are being run in the Department