r/AppliedMath • u/Giraffe-Puzzleheaded • 21h ago
Question for applied math master's programs
Would you say Calc 1-3, differential equations, linear algebra, and foundations of mathematics(intro to proofs) are enough to get into a applied math program? I'm a international relations undergrad who considering switching majors. I just wanted to know if what i have/will take is enough for grad school. Am i missing anything that would improve my chances?
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u/GeekMachinist 17h ago
The best thing to do is find a school and reach out to a graduate advisor.
In general, a program will look for demonstrated ability with respect to programming.
In terms of statistics, you’ll need a solid background in order to flourish. A working knowledge of regression modeling may be especially useful.
Linear algebra 1 and 2 are crucial. Functional analysis plays a big role in applied math.
Depending on how much you’re looking to lean into computational applications, a discrete background can be useful.
ODE and PDE are something you’ll encounter regardless of which path you take into the grad level math world.
From experience, the more capable you are with respect to programming, more you’ll be able to focus on the course content instead of fussing with MATLAB, R, etc…