MSAM Applied Mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

CU Boulder's professional master's degree in applied mathematics is designed to give students the technical knowledge and professional skills to be highly successful in careers related to data science, statistics, applied mathematics and engineering. Coursework culminating in a comprehensive final project offers students strong preparation in mathematics, statistics and computing at the heart of the big data revolution. In addition, students will have access to workshops and courses that help develop valuable professional skills, including communication, collaboration, presentation, organizational and networking skills.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Applied Mathematics | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

The department requires a master's degree candidate to complete an approved program of study consisting of at least 30 credit hours, at least 18 of which must be applied mathematics or statistics courses at the 5000 level or above. Sample listed courses: STAT 5000 Statistical Methods and Application I (encouraged but optional based on background; an approved elective can be taken as an alternative); STAT 5400 Advanced Statistical Modeling; STAT 5610 Statistical Learning; STAT 5630 Computational Bayesian Statistics.

Career pathways

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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. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. Have completed at least two APPM or STAT courses numbered 3000 or higher with grades of B+ or higher.

Domestic applicants: USD 40,713 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition only for the full 30-credit Professional Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (Fall 2026-Spring 2027 rates, linear per-credit-hour); excludes student fees, books and one-time new student fee. In-state rate. Source

International applicants: USD 52,233 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition only for the full 30-credit Professional Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (Fall 2026-Spring 2027 rates, linear per-credit-hour); excludes student fees, books and one-time new student fee. Out-of-state/international rate (one rate for both) Source

Graduate programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

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

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