BS in Mathematics + MS in Applied Mathematics
The combined BS+MS programs, also known as Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s programs, enable well-qualified students to combine an undergraduate course of study with a master’s degree program, thereby earning a BS and an MS degree upon graduation. Normally the degrees sought are one of:
BS in Mathematics + MS in Applied Mathematics;
BS in Statistics + MS in Statistics.
Students who are interested in pursuing a combined degree program should make their intentions known to the department’s Chair, or the Undergraduate Advisor or the Graduate Program Director, early in the junior year. A letter of intent or an application form is required at that time. If admitted, the student follows a prescribed course of study in which a maximum of 9 credits of 600-level (or higher) courses may be taken as an undergraduate and counted toward the master’s degree.
Students must also apply and be admitted to the graduate school one semester prior to the completion of bachelor’s degree requirements.
The bachelor’s degree may be awarded after successful completion of bachelor’s degree requirements (usually at least 120 credits); master’s degree requirements depend upon the individual program, but a minimum of 141 total credits are required for both degrees.
This program is selective. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered, and some programs have more stringent requirements. The Graduate Record Examination is usually waived for applicants in this program. Students in these accelerated tracks must also continue to be in good academic standing throughout the course of their studies.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Posting Opportunities (Jobs, Internships, Co-ops and Research): Handshake
Handshake, part of the NACElink Network, is UMBC’s centralized online recruitment system. Post all of your open internships, co-ops, and full- and part-time positions online for students and alumni to view for FREE.
Searching Student Resumes
Handshake also contains a searchable database of participating student and alumni resumes. Search using a range of filters to find potential candidates with skills and majors desired by your organization.
To be given access to the Resume Book, you must have an approved position in Handshake and not be a 3rd party recruiter or provide hiring services.
On-Campus Interviews
On-campus interviews are a convenient way to interview pre-screened UMBC students. Using Handshake, you can request a schedule, post your position(s), collect resumes, pre-screen candidates, and view your schedule. The Career Center handles all the logistics of this free recruitment service, including arrangements for a private interview room at the Center.
Virtual Interviews
Unable to come to campus to conduct interviews? Do you prefer to interview candidates virtually? We are here to assist you with coordinating remote interview schedules.
One of the key factors to a student having a successful remote interview is holding it in a distraction-free space where the interviewer is able to clearly see and hear the student. The Career Center’s interview rooms are available for UMBC students to reserve for remote interviews. If you are scheduling a remote/virtual interview with a UMBC student, please encourage them to request an interview room.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in any subject and 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Candidates must have academic or professional experience equivalent to basic programming courses.
- A statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program.
- Current resume
- Recommendation letters (optional)
- Official transcript(s) from each college & university attended
- GRE is not required
For International Students: Along with admission criteria listed above and required by the UMBC Graduate School, an English proficiency test is required for most international students.
Minimum Scores Required:
TOEFL: minimum score of 80
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 overall (Preferred a 7.0 overall), with a minimum 6.5 in both written and reading comprehension.
PTE Academic test: minimum score of 53
Duolingo: minimum score of 105 overall (prefer a 115 overall), with a minimum 105 in both Literacy and Production. (Accepted for the current cycle of admissions)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
145200 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD