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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 1,313 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'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:
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).
- 304 (quantitative + verbal) 2.5 (analytical writing), test scores before 2011: 1100 (quantitative + verbal)
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.
About Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, United States
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