BSAM Applied Mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

Department of Applied Mathematics Mark Hoefer, Department Chair UCB 526 1111 Engineering Drive, ECOT 225 Boulder, CO 80309 The Department of Applied Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in applied mathematics through the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The BS degree is designed to prepare graduates for exciting and diverse professional careers, and for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines. Courses at the undergraduate level provide training in a broad range of mathematical techniques and problem-solving strategies.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Applied Mathematics | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Students may take up to and including 12 graduate credit hours (or 13, if a 4-credit course is completed as part of those credits) while in the undergraduate program which can later be used toward the master’s degree. Sample listed courses: ACCT 3220 Corporate Financial Reporting 1; FNCE 3030 Investment and Portfolio Management; FNCE 4040 Derivative Securities; FNCE 4820 Topics in Finance.

Career pathways

The BS degree is designed to prepare graduates for exciting and diverse professional careers, and for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher. Have a minimum GPA of 3.40 in APPM, STAT and MATH courses. Have at least junior class standing. Completion of all MAPS requirements and no deficiencies remaining (students admitted to CU Boulder prior to Summer 2023 only). Satisfactory completion of at least two APPM courses numbered 3000 or higher. Two letters of recommendation from CU Boulder Department of Applied Mathematics faculty. In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or higher. Have a minimum GPA of 3.40 in APPM, STAT and MATH courses. Have at least junior class standing. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder.

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.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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