Applied Mathematics
Department:
Applied MathematicsCollege:
College of Science and LettersDegrees:
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics
Description:
The Ph.D. program provides advanced education through coursework (including independent study) and original creative research in order to prepare students for careers in industrial research and academia.The Master of Science degree program provides a broad background in the fundamentals of the advanced mathematics that is applied to solve problems in the other fields. The goal is to prepare students for careers in industry and for the doctoral program.
Specializations:
- Applied Analysis
- Computational Mathematics
- Discrete Applied Mathematics
- Stochastics
Applied Mathematics Certificate Programs:
Distance Learning:
Not offeredDual Degrees / Joint Degrees:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Collegiate Mathematics Education (joint program with Department of Mathematics and Science Education)
- Master of Mathematical Finance (joint program with Stuart School of Business)
Research Facilities:
The department provides students with office space equipped with computers and full access to the university's computer and library resources. The department also has an 18-processor Beowulf cluster for research purposes.Research Areas:
Admission Requirements:
1. Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0
2. Minimum GRE score:
M.S.: 1100 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
Ph.D.: 1100 (quantitative + verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing)
3. Minimum TOEFL score (if required): 550/213/80 (paper-based/computer-based/Internet-based test)
How to apply:
Office of Graduate AdmissionDepartmental Website:
http://www.iit.edu/csl/am/The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.
