Professional Applied and Computational Mathematics

WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTERS (PSM)?

A PSM program combines coursework in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines with courses designed to develop professional workplace skills, such as project mangement, communication strategies, leadership, and ethics. PSM programs typically culminate in an applied, hands-on internship.
​All affiliated PSMs must have an active and engaged advisory board of leaders from industry, business, government, and/or non-profit organizations.

IS THIS PROGRAM A PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER'S AFFILIATED PROGRAM?

Yes the Professional Applied and Computational Mathematics program is a Professional Science Master's affiliated program. Initial affiliation status was approved in 2010.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A PSM PROGRAM?

• Students in a PSM program acquire a specific skillset including a strong foundation in the scientific or technical areas specific to the program.
• Students also gain expertise in teamwork, research and development, leadership, and communication skills. 
• Nationlly, PSM graduates indicate that one of the primary reasons for enrolling in a PSM is to increase opportunity for promotion, andvancement, and/or pay increases.
• PSM students get jobs. Agencies are always looking for scientists with professional skills.

More information about PSMs, affiliation, and available programs can be found at the PSM national office website here:

Professional Science Masters Official Website