The field of computational mathematics combines applied mathematics and computer science. Your responsibilities include using computers to create models to analyze data sets, make predictions, and develop solutions for mathematical problems. For example, as part of your duties you might use computational mathematics to create mathematical models of website traffic or social media activity in order to develop a strategy to increase traffic or gain more followers. Computational mathematics is a valuable skill in many fields, such as software development, computer programming, research, engineering, teaching, and finance. A background in computational mathematics grants you math, statistics, and computer science skills, giving you the ability to gather, analyze, and apply information for real-world applications.