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Tuition USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Chicago, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Mathematics at Illinois Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Mathematics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  4. Tuition: USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Chicago, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:

  1. Actuary
  2. Quantitative Analyst
  3. Data Analyst
  4. Risk Manager
  5. Financial Modeller
  6. Statistical Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'32 credit hours\', \'Core Courses. Students must take\', "Elective Courses. The remaining courses in each student\'s program are selected in consultation with, and approval of, the Director of Graduate Studies. The program may include at most three courses at the 400-level and at most two courses outside the department.", \'The comprehensive examination requirement is fulfilled by either (i) a Masters thesis (5 to 8 credit hours of MATH 591) under the supervision of a faculty member, or by (ii) passing two Qualifying Exams at the M.S. level. There are five qualifying exams, based on the five core courses indicated above. The exams will be offered twice every year, one in the Fall (October or November) and the other in Spring (March or April).\', \'The colloquium/seminar course MATH 593 (must take it at least twice with satisfactory grade).\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission normally requires a bachelor\'s degree in mathematics or applied mathematics. Candidates whose degree is in another field (for example, computer science, physics, or engineering) and whose background in mathematics is strong are also eligible for admission and are encouraged to apply. Students must remove deficiencies in essential undergraduate courses that are prerequisites for the degree program, in addition to fulfilling all other degree requirements. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 is usually required. Applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination scores. At least two letters of recommendation are required. The following minimum GRE scores are required:
  • 304 (quantitative + verbal) 2.5 (analytical writing), test scores before 2011: 1100 (quantitative + verbal)
A TOEFL score of 550/213/80 (paper/computer/internet test score) is required if an applicant is from a non-English speaking country.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Illinois Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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