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College of Computing

Applied Mathematics

Applied mathematicians are found where quantitative data is analyzed to make decisions. Prepare for a wide variety of careers in technology, finance, insurance, manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and more with an applied mathematics degree.

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There is a growing demand for people whose undergraduate training emphasizes modern applied mathematics. These positions are typically interdisciplinary and focus on a combination of modeling, analysis, statistics, and computation. They are found in such diverse fields as financial services, pharmaceutical research, and municipal administration. Applied mathematicians are found everywhere in commerce, industry, and government where quantitative data is used to make decisions. Illinois Tech applied math graduates have found positions in insurance companies, research laboratories, and internet startups, among other places.

As part of Chicago’s only tech-focused university, Illinois Tech’s applied mathematics department has built strong connections within the city to provide internship and employment opportunities.

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Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics

Find new ways to solve real-world problems in science, engineering, and society through original, creative research in Illinois Tech’s Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics program.

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Well-Regarded Master's Programs

Learn more about Illinois Tech’s well-regarded master's degree programs in applied mathematics:

Our Master of Data Science program, one of KD Nuggets Top 15 programs, teaches you how to humanize data, and what you can do to make a difference in your company.

Discover the best decision-making methods within a problem’s constraints, and identify efficiencies to operate more effectively. The M.S. in Computational Decision Science and Operations Research meets the growing demand for computationally proficient decision scientists and operations researchers.

With three options of study and five specializations, the M.S. in Applied Mathematics degree offers the flexibility to prepare for an industry career or gain a solid foundation for Ph.D. coursework and research.

Learn to solve real-world problems in business, industry, and government through the application of mathematical modeling, statistics, and computation with a Master of Applied Mathematics degree.

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

Prepare to use applied mathematics skills to the fullest potential. Work in teams of students from across disciplines to solve real-world problems through Illinois Tech's active learning approach.

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Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Learn to combine high-level mathematics, statistics, and computer science skills with the ability to communicate results to make a complicated and dynamic world more comprehensible. 

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Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Illinois Tech's Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a technically intense and mathematically rigorous program designed to prepare you for an exceptional career path as a statistician, analyst, or data scientist in business, government, or academia.

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Department Highlights

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Diverse, Innovative Research

Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to take part in innovative research. Faculty focus on five interdisciplinary areas of modern research with applications in biology, finance, manufacturing, climate change, and weather prediction.

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Industry Connections

Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus is located just minutes from downtown Chicago, allowing the applied mathematics department to build strong partnerships with financial, technology, manufacturing, consulting, and other companies including CME, Accenture, and IronBridge Capital Management.

SURE: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

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Spend the summer with a computer science or applied mathematics research team in a College of Computing Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program.

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Julienne Kabre
Postdoctoral Associate, Baylor University

After emigrating to the United States, Kabre ran her own business before pursuing a Ph.D. in applied mathematics and a career in academia.

Julienne Kabre (Ph.D. APPLIED MATHEMATICS ’17)
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Data Scientist, Capgemini

Megha Lokanadham says the Data Science program at Illinois Tech covers all the topics that students need to be ready for a career in the field

Megha Lokanadham (M.A.S. DATA SCIENCE '18)
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Instructor of Mathematics, College of Lake County

By planning together, the Department of Applied Mathematics and Jeffery Mudrock forged a plan allowing him to work full-time while pursuing a Ph.D. and his career goals.

Jeffrey Mudrock (Ph.D. AMAT ’18)
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Applied Scientist, Amazon

With a combination of theoretical and practical research experience, Xiao Huang can’t find a work problem he is unable to solve.

Xiao Huang (Ph.D. AMAT ’18)

In-Demand Skills

Skilled mathematicians are some of the most sought-after talent in today’s job market.

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“The classes at Illinois Tech are exciting and fun. I loved looking at data, calculating statistics, and figuring out how to improve systems. I was also a peer mentor and teaching assistant. It was a fun way to express what I know while also learning about a new topic.”

—Sarah Maciorowski (AMAT ’17), St. Louis

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Contact Applied Mathematics

Phone

312.567.8980

Fax

312.567.3135

Email

amath@iit.edu

Department Type

Academic

College

College of Computing

Office Location

Department of Applied Mathematics
Rettaliata Engineering Center
10 West 32nd Street, Room 220
Chicago, IL 60616

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