Graduate and Professional Programs

The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences offers a program leading to the M.S. degree in applied mathematics, which is a professional mathematics degree designed to prepare students for work in industry. Students graduating from this program will be proficient with modern computation tools and will have experience in solving realistic industrial problems. The courses Mathematical Modeling, Professional Skills of Industrial Mathematics, and the Group Report ensure that students are prepared for work in industry.

Admission

An applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or science, with a 3.0 grade point average in the major field of undergraduate study. Undergraduate courses required for official acceptance are Multivariable Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations plus six credit hours of additional mathematics in addition to calculus. Some programming experience and an acceptable score on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination are also required.