MS Applied Mathematics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The MS in Applied Mathematics is a two-year professional degree designed to prepare students for careers in industry and business. It combines training in applied mathematics and scientific computing with a group project.

What you will study

Two-semester courses in analytical methods, numerical methods and probability/statistics, plus electives in computer science, engineering, physics and management science. The group project covers topics such as hurricane intensity modelling and wildfire simulation with cellular automata.

Career pathways

Graduates work in high-technology firms and software development, for example at DEC, GTE, Hewlett-Packard, MIT Lincoln Labs and Pfizer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applied Mathematics MS: strong undergraduate preparation in mathematics including advanced calculus, linear algebra and differential equations; some exposure to computer science or scientific computing is desirable. A bachelor's degree in mathematics is not necessary (physics and engineering majors with sufficient mathematics are encouraged). The Graduate School application needs official transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation and a personal statement; the GRE mathematics subject test and GRE general are not required for this MS. International applicants submit English proficiency scores (most submit TOEFL). Priority deadline February 1, with rolling consideration until May 31. A limited number of students receive a tuition waiver and stipend as teaching assistants.

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.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years

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