The program offers two tracks for the master's degrees in applied mathematics.

The traditional track is designed for students wishing to continue toward a Ph.D. in mathematics either at UMBC or another academic institution.

The industrial track is designed for students interested in master's degrees that will prepare them for employment in industry.

Each entering student will have an advisor who will help design a program meeting the degree requirements set forth below. If necessary, a student may be advised to take preparatory courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. These preparatory courses may not count toward the degree.

Traditional Tracks Required Core Curriculum (consisting of 15 credit-hours) Math 601:   Measure Theory Math 611:   Applied Analysis Math 620:   Numerical Analysis Math 630:   Matrix Analysis Math 650:   Foundations of Optimization (Additionally, students who haven't had a course in Complex analysis are required to take Math 410) Plus one of the following two options:		Industrial Track Course requirements:  30 credit-hours, consisting of: Math 617:   Introduction to Industrial Mathematics (taken in the first year) Five graduate-level elective courses in Math/Stat, at least one of which is in Stat Two courses in an area of specialization outside the department Math 717:   Industrial Mathematics (taken in the second year) Math 699:   Projects in Industrial Mathematics (3 credits)
Comprehensive Examination Option Course requirements: A total of 30 credit-hours, including the core above.   At least 18 of the 30 credit-hours must be in Math.  No more that 6 credit-hours can be in Stat. The candidate must pass the written comprehensive exam which is based on material from Math 620, 630, 650.	Thesis Option Course requirements:  24 credit-hours, including the core above, plus Math 799:  Master's Thesis (6 credit-hours). The candidate must pass the oral thesis defense.