Applied Mathematics, MS
for the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
department chair: Jeremy Tyson
director of graduate studies: Lee DeVille
overview of admissions & requirements:
overview of grad college admissions & requirements: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply
department website: http://www.math.illinois.edu
program website: https://math.illinois.edu/admissions/graduate-program-mathematics-admissions#MS-AppliedMath
department faculty: https://math.illinois.edu/research/faculty-research and https://math.illinois.edu/directory/faculty-by-type
college website: https://las.illinois.edu/
department office: 273 Altgeld Hall, 1409 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801
phone: (217) 333-5749
email: math-grad@illinois.edu
The MS in Applied Mathematics program is intended for students wishing to pursue a career in applied mathematics. It is also suitable as preparation for a PhD program in Applied Mathematics. It is rare for students to enter the PhD program at the University of Illinois after finishing this degree. Students may choose one of three tracks: Optimization and Algorithms, Applications to the Sciences, or Computational Science and Engineering. This degree program requires 32 credit hours and can normally be completed in 18 months. A master's thesis is optional. Applications are accepted for Fall semester. Financial aid is generally not available.
Graduate Degree Programs in Mathematics
Actuarial Science, MS
Applied Mathematics, MS
Mathematics, MS
Mathematics, PhD
optional concentrations:
Actuarial Science & Risk Analytics
Computational Science and Engineering
for the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Students pursuing the M.S. in Applied Mathematics have the opportunity to customize the their studies the following ways:
- Through the Actuarial Science Concentration;
- By completing the coursework for the option in Optimization and Algorithms;
- By completing the coursework for the option in Applications to the Sciences;
- By completing the coursework for the option in Computational Science and Engineering.
Additional details are available in the Department of Mathematics Graduate Guide.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum hours required within the unit: | 20 | |
| Minimum 500-level hours required overall: | 12 (8 in Mathematics) | |
| Total Hours (graduate study) | 32 | |
Other Requirements1
| 1 | For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Guide to Graduate Studies and the Graduate College Handbook. |