Master of Science in Applied Mathematics - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
32 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,646 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The M.S. program in applied mathematics at Illinois Tech serves a dual purpose based on your background and career aims. Should you want to pursue a doctoral degree in applied mathematical sciences, it provides a strong foundation that prepares you for the challenges of Ph.D. coursework and research. Should you want to pursue a career in industry, you will be trained in advanced mathematical techniques and models appealing to future employers.
The three options of study include writing a master's thesis, passing two qualifying exams, or conducting an industry-based project.
Five specializations are offered in the program: industrial mathematics, stochastic computation, discrete computation and optimization, computational statistics for data science, and quantitative risk management.
Note: The Coursework track may be completed online; the Industry Project and Thesis tracks require in-person classes.
Program Overview
Illinois Tech's M.S. in applied mathematics program provides a strong foundation that prepares you for the challenges of Ph.D. coursework and research. Or train in advanced mathematical techniques and models, appealing to future employers and providing the opportunity to pursue a career in a variety of industries.
Program Specializations
Program specializations are designed to meet modern job market needs. Choosing a specialization is optional and not a degree requirement.
- Computational Statistics for Data Science
- Discrete Computation and Optimization
- Industrial Mathematics
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Stochastic Computation
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
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- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Students may transfer up to two classes from a graduate program at another accredited university if they student has not used the classes to satisfy the requirements for a degree at the previous university.
General Program Requirements
- All students will follow the requirements for core courses as given below.
- All students will choose one of the following three options:
- Coursework Only Option. Students must pass the comprehensive exam, consisting of two exams corresponding to the courses MATH 500, MATH 540, MATH 553, MATH 563, and MATH 577, which must be passed at a master's level or above.
- Master's Project Option. Perform an industrial project for three to five credit hours taken as MATH 594. A project may focus on the applications of existing methodologies or mathematical modeling of a real-life phenomenon, possibly from outside mathematics, including industry-sponsored group projects. This option also requires MATH 522 and the completion of a formal specialization.
- M.S. Thesis Option. M.S. Thesis for five to eight credit hours taken as MATH 591. A thesis should go into substantial depth on a topic or problem from a methodological or mathematical perspective and make a contribution towards the advancement of mathematical understanding of the problem under study.
- All students will take the colloquium course MATH 593 (zero credit hours) for at least one semester.
- All students will take their remaining credit hours from the elective courses listed below or other courses with the approval of the academic adviser.
- Students will maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in their coursework.
- Students in the coursework-only option or thesis option may complete one of the listed specializations but are not required to do so.
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (Coursework Only Option)
Requirements
- Minimum Degree Credits ---- ---- 32
- Maximum 400-Level Credit ---- ---- 9
- Minimum MATH Credit ---- ---- 25
Course List
Core Courses ---- ---- (9) 1
MATH 577 ---- ---- Computational Mathematics I ---- ---- 3
Select a minimum of six credit hours from the following: 6
- MATH 500 Applied Analysis I ---- ---- 3
- or
- MATH 400 Real Analysis ---- ---- 3
- MATH 540 Probability2 ---- ---- 3
or
- MATH 475 Probability ---- ---- 3
- MATH 553 Discrete Applied Mathematics I ---- ---- 3
or
- MATH 454 Graph Theory and Applications ---- ----
- MATH 563 Mathematical Statistics3 ---- ---- 3
or
- MATH 476 Statistics ---- ---- 3
Additional Requirements ---- ---- (0)
- MATH 593 ---- ---- Seminar in Applied Mathematics ---- ---- 0
Elective Courses (23)
Select 23 credit hours4 ---- ---- 23
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 32
1 Student in the coursework-only option must pass the comprehensive exam, consisting of two exams corresponding to the courses MATH 500, MATH 540, MATH 553, MATH 563, and MATH 577, which must be passed at a master's level or above.
2 MATH 540 or MATH 475 is required for students pursuing specializations in Stochastic Computation, Computational Statistics for Data Science, or Quantitative Risk Management.
3 MATH 563 is required for students pursuing a specialization in Computational Statistics for Data Science.
4 The remaining courses in each student’s program are selected in consultation with, and approval of, the Director of Graduate Studies. Students pursuing a specialization should choose approved courses specific to their specialization. See the Specializations tab on this page for more details.
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Career Opportunities
Career paths with Illinois Tech’s M.S. in applied mathematics can vary widely depending on the specialization chosen.
- Analysts
- Forecasters
- Statisticians
- Mathematical researchers
- Mathematical modelers
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