Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The MS in Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering provides broad knowledge of the fundamental techniques of computational modeling and data science and exposure to at least one application domain. Admission to the master's is considered mainly for students preparing for a doctoral program or pursuing other professional goals.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) both require three of CMSE 820, 821, 822 and 823 (9 credits) and cognate coursework chosen with the guidance committee. Plan A adds CMSE 899 thesis research and a thesis defence; Plan B adds further coursework and a final examination or evaluation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree in any area, a strong interest in computational and/or data science, coursework in calculus through differential equations, working knowledge of linear algebra, basic statistics and basic numerical methods, and proficiency in at least one programming language.

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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