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About the Program

At the intersection of mathematics, computing, and engineering, our advanced degree options in Computational and Mathematical Engineering offer a collaborative, interdisciplinary community dedicated to solving complex scientific and technical challenges. Students engage in rigorous coursework and specialized research, mastering mathematical modeling, scientific computing, and advanced computational algorithms. Supported by dedicated faculty mentorship, this program prepares scholars for leadership and innovation in both academia and industry.

What You’ll Study

What you will study at the graduate level depends on your particular degree, academic interests, and professional goals. Key features of our program offerings include:

  • Numerical linear algebra, PDEs, optimization, stochastic systems.

  • Mathematical finance, decision under uncertainty.

  • Machine learning for science and engineering, data engineering.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Science

MSCoterm
Through robust coursework in Computational Mathematics and Computing, the program provides the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a professional career or doctoral studies through coursework in mathematical modeling, scientific computing, advanced computational algorithms, and application fields.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Cultivate a broad and deep understanding of computational mathematics through coursework in, for example, matrix computations, optimization, stochastics, discrete mathematics, and PDEs. Immerse yourself in research areas that benefit from a multidisciplinary approach in which computational mathematics is critical.
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PhD Minor

PhD Minor
Complement your PhD studies in another field with graduate coursework in CME to earn a PhD minor.
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