About the course

This is a two-year professional degree program designed to prepare students in the mathematical sciences for a career in contemporary industry or business. The students receive thorough training in applied mathematics and scientific computing, exposure to mathematics-related subjects in science and engineering, and experience in a group project. The program's graduates have been successful in securing desirable positions with companies ranging from small, local firms to large, international corporations.

　　The Master's Degree Program in Applied Mathematics is specially designed to prepare graduates for a successful career in today's industrial/business world. Accordingly, the program is structured into the following three components:

　　a core of graduate courses in applied subjects within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics,

　　a selection of advanced courses in other departments,

　　a group project in which an applied scientific problem is undertaken in a colloborative effort.

　　The graduate courses in the Department concentrate on Analytical Methods, Numerical Methods, and Probability/Statistics. These courses give the student a thorough background in advanced applied mathematics.

　　Given the interdisciplinary nature of Applied Math, students are encouraged to take courses outside the Department. These are determined depending on each student's interests and preparation. In recent years, they have been chosen from Computer Science, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical), Physics, and Management Science. These courses expose the student to the use of practical mathematical tools by scientists and engineers. Courses taken outside of the department require the director's approval in order to count towards the MS degree.

　　Students in the program are required to complete at least one course that includes a group project component. The group projects are intended to emulate industrial teamwork on a large, technical problem. Through the combined efforts and diverse talents of the group members, a mathematical model is developed, a computer code is implemented, and a final report is written. In the process, the students learn how to start solving a new and hard problem, how to make a professional presentation of their work, and how to collaborate effectively with their coworkers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$64,552

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Spring (February), 2025	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst
Spring (February), 2026	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts Amherst - INTO USA

Bachelor's degrees (Three-year and four-years bachelor's degrees are considered equivalent).

　　GPA: 3.0

　　English language: TOEFL 80/ IELTS 6.5

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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