Applied Mathematics (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics at Michigan State University is a 30-credit non-thesis degree in the Department of Mathematics. It builds advanced training in applied mathematical analysis and methods.

Faculty: College of Natural Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 30 credits (Plan B, non-thesis) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

At least 24 credits in mathematics, including core courses from the 818/819, 828/829, 848/849 and 868/869 sequences and at least 12 credits in 800-level applied mathematics courses with a 6-credit group such as 841/842, 850/851 or 880/881.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed the mathematics or applied mathematics courses normally required for a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics or engineering, at least a year of senior-level mathematical analysis, and courses in matrices and linear algebra.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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