Mathematics and Option in Applied Mathematics/Operations Research (M.S.)

Purdue University
Master of Science (M.S.)

Department of Mathematical Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
David A. Legg, Chair
W. Douglas Weakley, Graduate Program Director
260-481-6233 ~ www.ipfw.edu/math ~ Kettler Hall 200

The M.S. with a major in mathematics and an option in applied mathematics/operations research is the appropriate program if you are, or plan to be, employed in a position in business or industry that requires significant proficiency in mathematics. To qualify for admission, you should have a background in mathematics that includes ordinary differential equations, advanced calculus, linear algebra, and proficiency in a computer programming language.

Academic Regulations

In addition to satisfying regulations that apply to all Purdue University graduate students, you must earn at least a grade of B in each course used to satisfy degree requirements. However, your advisory committee may agree to accept up to two courses in which you earn grades of C.

Teaching Assistantships

A limited number of half-time teaching assistantships (with the title graduate aide) are available, and provide tuition reduction and a stipend. Contact the department chair for details.

Program Requirements

Your plan of study must contain at least 30 credits, and normally will include the following courses:

CS 520 - Computational Methods in Analysis Cr. 3.
MA 511 - Linear Algebra with Applications Cr. 3.
MA 521 - Introduction to Optimization Problems Cr. 3.
MA 525 - Introduction to Complex Analysis Cr. 3.
MA 540 - Analysis I Cr. 3.
STAT 519 - Introduction to Probability Cr. 3.
STAT 528 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Cr. 3.

Additional Courses: (9 Credits)

Credits in additional courses approved by your advisory committee. The courses are to be selected from graduate-level courses appropriate for your emphasis and may include courses from physics, engineering, business, statistics, mathematics, and computer science. Suggested courses include:

CS 514 - Numerical Analysis Cr. 3.
CS 543 - Introduction to Simulation and Modeling of Computer Systems Cr. 3.
CS 580 - Algorithm Design Analysis and Implementation Cr. 3.
MA 575 - Graph Theory Cr. 3.
STAT 512 - Applied Regression Analysis Cr. 3.
STAT 514 - Design of Experiments Cr. 3.