Applied and Computational Mathematics Master's Degree Requirements

Admissions Requirements

• You must meet the general admission requirements that pertain to all master’s degree candidates.

• Your prior education must include the following prerequisite:

  • Single variable and multivariable calculus (sometimes called calculus I, II, and III) and at least one mathematics course beyond multivariable calculus (such as advanced calculus, differential equations, or linear algebra);

  AND

  • Familiarity with at least one semester/term (or equivalent employment-based proficiency) in a programming language (e.g., C, C++, FORTRAN, Java, Python, R, or MATLAB).
• If your prior education does not include the prerequisites listed above, you may still enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission once you have completed the missing prerequisites. Missing prerequisites may be completed with Johns Hopkins Engineering or, with approval, at another regionally accredited institution.
• A detailed work résumé must be submitted.
• A statement of purpose essay must also be submitted. The essay should be 350–450 words in length and address why you are interested in graduate study in applied mathematics at JHU and how this relates to your subsequent career goals.
• Admitted students typically have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies. When reviewing an application, your academic and professional background will be considered.
  

If you are an international student, you may have additional admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

• Ten courses must be completed within five years.
• The curriculum consists of four core courses (including a two-term 700-level course sequence) and six electives.

• The six electives must include at least four courses from the Applied and Computational Mathematics (ACM) program (625.xxx) with at least two of the four ACM elective courses at the 700-level. At least one of two 700-level electives must be outside of the core sequences (625.717/625.718, 625.721/625.722, and 625.725/625.726).
• Focus areas are not required for this program.
• Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C−) can count toward the master’s degree.
• The course 625.800 Independent Study may not be used towards the ACM M.S. if a student also wishes to count 625.801–802 or 625.803–804 towards the M.S. degree.
• Course selections at the 800-level or outside of these core and focus area course lists are subject to advisor approval.