Applied Mathematics (M.A.S.)
Applied Mathematics (M.A.S.)
About
Discover the applications of mathematical modeling, statistics, and computation used in business, government, and industry. Learn robust mathematical methods, theories, and techniques needed to address real-world problems.
In our Case Studies and Project Design class, learn to approach problems using mathematical, computational, and statistical methods. Subjects range from finance to operations to actuarial science. Follow-up with our distinguished Professional Master capstone project, which provides opportunities to expand on these case studies, prepare a final report, and demonstrate the skills youve learned through an oral presentation. By complementing your math-based knowledge with communication, teamwork, and project management skills, Illinois Techs masters degree significantly increases your value on the job market and to your future employer.
Overall, the Master of Applied Mathematics provides the knowledge and experience you need to embark on a successful quantitative career. Additionally, you can attain professional competency in actuary science should you opt to take the Society of Actuaries Exam P.
Disciplines
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, science, engineering, business, or an equivalent degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Applicants a are expected to have taken the following or equivalent courses: Differential Equations, Matrix or Linear Algebra, Probability or Statistics, and a computer programming language such as Matlab, C, or R.
GRE scores must be submitted with the following minimum scores: 304 (quantitative + verbal), and 2.5 (analytical writing).
Any applicant whose undergraduate degree was earned at an institution where the primary language of instruction is not English must submit TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS scores.
A professional statement of objectives must be submitted, and at least one letter of recommendation is required.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 30 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.†With a masters degree in applied mathematics, you will leave the program as a problem solver and quantitative professional ready to meet the demands of the workplace head-on. Are you ready?
Learn more about career paths for mathematicians.
Fee Information
Applied Mathematics (M.A.S.)
Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago