Graduate Programs

The Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) department at CSM is devoted to education and research in both Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Graduate programs are offered that lead to either the MS or PhD degree.

The master's program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in industry or government or for further study at the PhD level. The PhD degree program is sufficiently flexible to prepare candidates for careers in industry, government, and academia. A course of study leading to the PhD degree can be designed either for the student who has already completed the MS degree or for the student who has completed just the bachelor's degree.

Financial Support

We have a limited amount of financial support available. Financial support packages generally include full payment of tuition and fees, plus a stipend.

• Teaching Assistantships
  The department has a small number of graduate teaching assistantships available. Appointments are for the nine-month academic year and provide for a monthly stipend, as well as the payment of tuition. Assistantships are renewable, based on satisfactory performance and academic progress. Graduate students of proven teaching ability are sometimes permitted to teach their own section of an undergraduate course.
  
• Research Assistantships
  Students may also be awarded research assistantships, working with a faculty member on an original research project. In many cases, this research leads to a Master's or PhD thesis. Research assistantships are generall not awarded to incoming students.
  

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work;
• a statement of purpose (short essay) from the applicant briefly describing background, interests, goals at CSM, career aspirations, etc;
• three letters of recommendation; and
• the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

In addition, international students must submit the following:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores
• International Student Financial Statement

A complete list of fees, deadlines and requirements, along with the online application, can be found on the Graduate Admissions home page. Additional information may be requested via the Online Graduate Information Request Form.

For information about the required course work, qualifying exam procedure and dissertation requirements, please visit the specific PhD home page:

• Applied Mathematics or
• Statistics

We recommend you also view this list of faculty members and research areas.

Additional Information

Facilities

The department maintains a state-of-the-art computing environment, which includes both Linux- and Windows-based laboratories, both of which provide access to many mathematical and statistical software packages.

Location

CSM is located in Golden, Colorado, which is located at the foothills of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It is within easy driving distance to metropolitan Denver, Boulder and some of the world's best ski resorts and both national and state parks.

Alumni Quote:

'The faculty and facilities at Mines are world class. I especially like the fact that the student body population is not too big. It allowed for much more personal attention from the faculty and staff. The intimate atmosphere is also reflected by the town of Golden. I can't imagine a better school in a better community and location. Everything about Mines allowed me to focus intensely on my education and research with no other difficulties or distractions.'

--- Jeff Boleng, Ph.D., Deputy Head and Associate Professor of Computer Science, US Air Force Academy.