The Master of Mathematics in Computational Mathematics is a one year project based master’s program leading to the degree of Master of Mathematics (Computational Mathematics).
Mathematical models and their computational forms underlie the use of computers in economics, engineering, finance, medicine, science, and other disciplines. “Computational mathematics” is a relatively new term for the study of these models and forms, as well as related computing technologies. There is a significant demand for people with graduate training in the field of computational mathematics: that is, those who are able to deploy effectively a wide range of mathematical and computational techniques both in fundamental research as well as in product and applications development.
Objectives
The objective of the Master of Mathematics program in Computational Mathematics is to provide academic training to individuals interested in the computational and mathematical modeling of problems of substantive scientific and technological interest. In particular, graduates of this program with appropriate Bachelor’s degrees will meet the minimum requirements to apply to the PhD programs of the departments of the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Waterloo. This objective is achieved through required courses covering the foundations of computational mathematics and elective courses in diverse areas of specialization within the theory and practice of computational mathematics. Students spend one term working on a research project and write a substantial report.
The Faculty of Mathematics supports a broad based graduate program in computational mathematics, one which can accommodate graduates from Waterloo's undergraduate program as well as graduates from other suitably quantitative, computational and/or mathematically oriented programs.
See the Programs section for specific admission and degree requirements.