MS in Applied Computing in Applied Mathematics

at University Of Toronto

Program Requirements
 

• Students must successfully complete six graduate level courses (totalling 3.0 Full Course Equivalents (FCEs)) as follows:
   

  • Two courses (1.0 FCEs) chosen from the Department of Mathematics course schedule. These must be MAT-1000 level courses or higher.

  • Two courses (1.0 FCEs) chosen from the Department of Computer Science’s (CSC designator) course schedule.

  • Two required courses (1.0 FCEs): Communications for Computer Scientists (CSC 2701H) and Technical Entrepreneurship (CSC 2702H).
     

• An eight-month industrial internship, CSC 2703H (3.5 FCEs). The internship is coordinated by the department, and evaluated on a pass/fail basis. ‘Pass’ grades are awarded based on evaluations received from the industry/academic supervisors of the internship project and submission of

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a related area such as applied mathematics, computational mathematics, computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or any discipline where there is a significant mathematical component.

• A standing equivalent of at least B+ (U of T 77-79%) in their final year (i.e., two terms) of undergraduate studies (the equivalent of 5 full credits, or 10 half credits).

• The completed bachelor’s degree must include coursework in advanced and multivariate calculus (preferably analysis), linear algebra, and probability. In addition, there should be some depth in at least two of the following six areas:
   

  • analysis (for example, measure and integration, harmonic analysis, functional analysis); 

  • discrete math (for example, algebra, combinatorics, graph theory); 

  • foundations (for example, complexity theory, set theory, logic, model theory); 

  • geometry and topology; 

  • numerical analysis; and 

  • ordinary and partial differential equations.

There should also be a demonstrated capacity in programming and algorithms.
 

• Applicants must satisfy the admissions committee of their ability to be successful in graduate courses in computer science and mathematics, and in an industrial internship in applied mathematics. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a potential to conduct and communicate applied research at the intersection of computer science, mathematics, and a domain area. Applicants may be asked to do a technical interview as part of the application process.

• Achieved English-language proficiency according to the School of Graduate Studies requirements.

• Applicants will be asked to respond to program-specific questions addressing their interest in the concentration and objectives for the program. 

• Three letters of reference from faculty and/or employers, with preference for at least one such letter from a faculty member in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.

• Applicants must indicate a preference for the concentration in Applied Mathematics in their application. Admission is competitive, and students who are admitted to the MScAC program are not automatically admitted to this concentration upon request.

​​​​​The tuition fees for MS in Applied Computing in Applied Mathematics may vary from $50,000 to $80,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.