Applied Math & Computer Science
Offered at IU South Bend by College of Arts and Sciences
About
The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science is designed to bridge the gap between academic theories and real-life business needs. The program allows students to pursue a concentration in computer science, applied mathematics, or both.
This graduate degree is designed to meet the needs of people who fit into one or more of the following categories:
- Are already working in the technical or quantitative fields.
- Have a bachelor's degree in computer science, informatics, mathematical sciences, business, or other disciplines.
- Are planning to pursue a Ph.D. program or a career in academia.
- Are interested in increasing their skills in computer science or applied mathematics.
This advanced degree prepares students to meet the complex computer and/or mathematical challenges they will face in today's changing, high-tech business environment.
Once admitted, students earn a master's degree by completing 30 credit hours of graduate coursework by doing one of the following:
- Receive 6 hours of credit for writing a thesis and complete 24 additional credits of coursework to finish the master's degree.
- Earn 3 hours of credit for doing a project and complete 27 additional credits of coursework.
- Choose the non-thesis option that requires 30 hours of coursework credits and an exit exam.
Students choose a concentration (applied mathematics, computer science, or both). If a single area of focus is sought, the student must complete at least 21 graduate credit hours in the specified discipline.