Computational Applied Mathematics
Computational applied mathematics studies important scientific problems through a combination of science, applied mathematics, and computation. The dominant mathematical modeling technique used in this field is differential equations, and most problems studied arise in the natural sciences and engineering, such as climate modeling or aircraft wing design. However, computational applied mathematics has much wider applicability, as illustrated by its heavy use in modeling derivatives on Wall Street.
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Computational biology as a science is in the midst of a major transition, as modern experimental methods are generating data at an unprecedented rate. The availability of this data is leading to the development of quantitatively detailed models of complex biological systems and associated computational approaches to the study of biology.
Operations Research
Operations Research is the branch of applied mathematics concerned with applying analytical methods to help make better management decisions. Operations research is also known as management science and industrial engineering. Operations researchers build mathematical models and apply optimization, simulation, and other mathematical tools to analyze complex situations. Operations Research is used in a wide range of industries, from telecommunication to health care to financial services.
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The department prepares practitioners who apply mathematical and computational methods to develop and exploit financial opportunities for return enhancement and risk control. The department, one of the country's leading applied mathematics departments, offers a range of related coursework in applied statistics, operations research, and computational science.
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Statistics
Statistics is the branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters. Statistical studies are the basis of newspaper headlines every day, whether it be statistical indicators of the health of the economy, a study of the effectiveness of mammograms, or predictors of climate change and the trend of the financial market.
LEARN MOREMS and PhD in Data Science
Dare to be a force in the world of data.
The MS and PhD in Data Science programs are jointly offered by the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics and Department of Computer Science. In data science, you don’t just crunch numbers - you unlock the stories hidden within them. In this program, you'll master the fundamentals of math, computer science, and statistics, and learn how to use cutting-edge tools and algorithms to tackle complex, real-world problems.
Degree Requirements
Each track has its own set of required courses and its own qualifying exams for PhD students.