The material is dedicated to the exploration of the F1 (113) specialty “Applied Mathematics” and its role in modern IT education. It analyzes the key features of this field, the focus areas of the educational program, and the importance of mathematical training for a career in the IT industry. The content is partially based on a meeting with the Head of the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Intelligent Computing in Engineering, which took place as part of the presentation of the “Computer and Mathematical Modeling” program. A structured view is presented on the path to IT through mathematics, which can serve as a guide for those choosing a technical specialty with a strong analytical component.