Mathematical Science (MS) - Industrial Mathematics (2024)

The Industrial Mathematics track in the Mathematical Science MS program prepares graduate students to pursue careers in industry by providing them with high quality professional training in branches of mathematics valuable to high-technology industries. This track has three components: training in the necessary mathematics to pursue a career in industrial mathematics, professional training to prepare for the environment of the industrial workplace, and a required experiential component.

Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Track Prerequisites

The following courses are required as prerequisites to this track: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II, and III; Differential Equations; Linear and Matrix Algebra (or a course equivalent); proficiency in a computer language (C or MatLab); Advanced Calculus and Statistics.

A working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra (or matrix theory), and maturity in the language of advanced calculus (at the level of MAA 4226).

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

12 Total Credits

• Complete the following:
  • MAA5210 - Topics in Advanced Calculus (3)
  • MAS5145 - Advanced Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (3)
  • MAT5712 - Scientific Computing (3)
  • MAP6385 - Applied Numerical Mathematics (3)

Mathematics Restricted Electives

12 Total Credits

• Complete at least 4 of the following:
  • MAA6508 - Hilbert Spaces with Applications (3)
  • MAD5205 - Graph Theory I (3)
  • MAP5117 - Mathematical Modeling (3)
  • MAP5336 - Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications (3)
  • MAP6111 - Mathematical Statistics (3)
  • MAP6197 - Mathematical Introduction to Deep Learning (3)
  • MAP6195 - Mathematical Foundations for Massive Data Modeling and Analysis (3)
  • MAP6207 - Optimization Theory (3)
  • MAP6356 - Partial Differential Equations (3)

Professional Development Restricted Electives and Internship

6 Total Credits

• Complete 1 of the following
  Option 1
  • Complete at least 2 of the following:
    • ENT5016 - New Venture Design (3)
    • ENT6617 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy (3)
    • ENT5946 - Small Business Consulting (3)
    • MAN6245 - Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
  Option 2
  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete at least 1 of the following:
      • ENT5016 - New Venture Design (3)
      • ENT6617 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy (3)
      • ENT5946 - Small Business Consulting (3)
      • MAN6245 - Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
    • Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: An industrial internship (MAP 6946) with satisfactory completion
  Option 3
  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete at least 1 of the following:
      • ENT5016 - New Venture Design (3)
      • ENT6617 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy (3)
      • ENT5946 - Small Business Consulting (3)
      • MAN6245 - Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
    • Complete at least 1 of the following:
      • MAP5117 - Mathematical Modeling (3)
      • MAP6197 - Mathematical Introduction to Deep Learning (3)
      • MAP6195 - Mathematical Foundations for Massive Data Modeling and Analysis (3)

Grand Total Credits: 30

Application Requirements

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.

The program consists of 30 credit hours of courses and internship. Students will work with an adviser to design a program of study, which will be presented to the program director for approval. If a student has an industrial sponsor, the student's program of study will be developed in consultation with a representative from his sponsoring company. Students are expected to obtain hands-on experience. The capstone requirement for this track is fulfilled by students completing an experiential learning requirement (3 credit hours). At least one-half of the program courses must be taken at the 6000 level.