The Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics is primarily a terminal, pre-professional degree comprising coursework beyond the bachelor's degree emphasizing areas relevant to applications in the sciences and including the engineering, biological, financial and physical sciences. Students are required to write and defend a thesis in an area agreed upon with a faculty advisor.

Graduates of this program will be able to: Engage effectively in problem solving, including exploring examples, devising and testing conjectures and assessing the correctness of solutions. Reason in mathematical arguments at a level appropriate to the discipline, including posing problems precisely, articulating assumption and reasoning logically to conclusions. Approach mathematical problems creatively, including trying multiple approaches and modifying problems when necessary to make them more tractable. Communicate mathematics clearly both orally and in writing. Teach mathematics at the college-level. Obtain depth in some subdiscipline of applied mathematics.