Specialization can be in any of the areas of analysis, statistics or numerical analysis.
The aim of the master's degree program is to provide a balanced foundational education in mathematical and statistical analysis, an understanding of appropriate applications of the theory, and some depth in an area of specialization. The program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate major in mathematics or statistics. However, students with a strong record in mathematics while majoring in a science or engineering discipline will usually find their preparation to be adequate. The department believes that the applied nature of the program is enhance by interaction with at least one other department in the Graduate School of Engineering. Therefore, an application sequence taken from another department is required, and serves to help the future applied mathematician gain an appreciation for communicating with other scientists and engineers.