Applied Mathematics

Montclair State University

United States of America, Montclair

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Duration2 year(s)

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USD 43,311 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

Applied Mathematics

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Applied Mathematics (MS) – STEM Designated Degree Program

The MS Applied Mathematics program provides students with foundational abilities in applied mathematics as well as in-depth specialized knowledge and skills in support of their specific goals. The training that students will receive in this program prepares them for a variety of career goals, including employment in a wide range of industries for which the analytic capacities of applied mathematics are highly sought after, or for the academically ambitious student, further study in a doctoral program. In addition, the program will be very useful to extend the development of secondary school teachers who wish to develop competencies in these increasingly exciting areas of mathematics.

Our program in Applied Mathematics was formulated to primarily train students for a post-MS career in industry (but with flexibility to train students interested in further graduate studies at the doctoral level or to teach at the secondary level). The proposed program will be the only graduate program in Applied Mathematics in New Jersey that includes three culminating options from which students can choose: an internship, a capstone project, or a thesis. For students seeking an opportunity to carry out applied mathematics work with an employer and engage in projects taking place in that organization, the internship may be the best option.

Beyond course offerings, students are required to participate in one of three possible culminating experiences (internship, capstone, thesis). In-depth research experience along with the knowledge gained from communicating the results through a written project report/thesis and oral presentation/defense will be invaluable to students.

The MS Applied Mathematics program will meet the needs of a broad array of students seeking careers in industry and research that uses quantitative methods, as well as in education. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 33% growth in jobs in mathematics between 2016 and 2026 ("much faster than the national average of 7%"), with an MS degree as the typical entry-level degree.

Graduates of the program can find employment in a wide variety of industries including aerospace corporations, analytics and forecasting organizations, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturers, communications services providers, computer information and software firms, energy systems firms, financial industry, insurance companies, and medical device companies, to name just a few.

According to Burning Glass Technologies' Real-Time Job Market Analytics Software, there were approximately 1.2 million US job postings in 2017 for a selection of applied mathematics occupations with an average advertised salary of $85,000, and approximately 125,000 job postings in the "NY-NJ-PA" Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in 2017 with an average advertised salary of $96,000. In addition, there were approximately 8,000 US job postings and 400 job postings in the NY-NJ-PA MSA in 2017 for a mathematics secondary teacher.

Along with the Applied Mathematics (MS) degree, the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics also offers the following options for graduate study: Statistics (MS).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcripts and Transcript Evaluation

A requirement of your application is to list the name of every institution that you’ve previously attended or are currently attending, regardless of the length of attendance.

If you are an undergraduate student in your last term, you may upload an unofficial copy of your current transcript. Upon acceptance into a graduate program, a final transcript indicating that you have completed your undergraduate studies will be required before the start of classes.

The Office of Graduate Admissions does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their academic record. We accept evaluations from any NACES member organization. If you do not have or plan to obtain a transcript evaluation, you should upload your unofficial transcripts to your portal for further consideration*.

OFFICIAL transcript evaluations sent directly from the NACES-approved company are required.

*Note: The Office of Graduate Admissions will offer a limited number of free transcript evaluations for eligible F-1 and J-1 visa applicants. After the application is completed (with exception of the transcript evaluation), students will receive an email with their next steps to request this service. We will review all requests received to determine eligibility and will notify the applicants accordingly. Note that, due to a number of factors, we cannot guarantee this service will be provided to all students who request it.

GRE/GMAT Test Scores

The GRE/GMAT is NOT required for many of Montclair State University’s graduate programs. Consult our programs of study page to see if the exam is required for your major.

Programs that do ask for submission of a GRE/GMAT exam will often offer waivers for students who meet specific criteria. Visit the GRE/GMAT exam waiver page to view test exemption criteria.

The institutional codes for reporting are as follows:

GRE: 2520
GMAT: full time MBA: 1T2-NK-86

Letters of Recommendation

The majority of graduate programs require two (2) letters of recommendation. Some programs may not require any, and some may require as many as three. As requirements vary by major, please consult our programs of study page for information specific to your program.

During the application process, the online system will give you the option to provide the contact information of your recommenders in the recommendations tab of your application. You will also have the opportunity to add their contact information after you submit in your application portal. They will then receive instructions from Graduate Admissions on how to submit their recommendations electronically.
Whenever possible, recommendations should be from professors in your undergraduate and graduate field of study who are familiar with your academic work.
If a significant amount of time has passed since you graduated, recommendation letters can be submitted from employers, supervisors or other professionals who can comment on your background, work experience, and motivation to succeed.
Friends, family members, or fellow students are not considered appropriate sources for a recommendation letter.

Additional Supplemental Application Requirements

Some programs may require submission of additional application items including a resume, a statement of purpose (SOP), an essay, an audition, or a portfolio. As requirements vary by major, please consult our programs of study page for information specific to your program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 83

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

Montclair State University Application or Common App

Please note: The Common App option is for Freshman applicants only.

Applications for undergraduate admissions are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Check your application status. (If you applied through The Common App, you must create a Montclair State account to check your status. An email will be sent to you with those log-in credentials once your application is received.)
Montclair State University considers a number of factors in reviewing admissions applications. Well-qualified candidates for admission have a 3.2 or higher cumulative high school GPA on an unweighted, 4.0 scale, a challenging course load (particularly in junior and senior years), and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required, but, if you chose to submit those scores, they will be considered in the admissions process.
Other factors considered in our holistic review process include: strong letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors; a well-written, thoughtful admissions essay; and a commitment to extracurricular engagement, both in school and in the community.

Applied Mathematics

Montclair State University

United States of America, Montclair

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