Applied Mathematics Curriculum

[kings7]

Hello all,

I *finally* have my studies decided for the next 2.5 years, and I am looking for some advice from either applied mathematicians or those who work in a related field (content specialization does not matter).

I'm entering into a graduate mathematics program (officially Fall 2012, but starting with classes next semester), and I plan to either work in industry after the terminal masters, or depending on how it goes, going for my PhD in applied math. Obviously, I'm going to wait to make that decision down the line after I gain more experience.

I've attached an excel file with my curriculum for the degree, and I want to know if there are any gaps in knowledge or areas of improvement that could be added/changed, keeping in mind that this degree should be flexible enough to continue to PhD work and/or give a good basis for working in an applied field (mathematical modeling, analysis, etc.).


The most right column is just for my own sake, so you can ignore that. Also, I know that you all don't know the curriculum requirements for my school and stuff, but my classes meet the requirements. Any suggestions will be welcome even if it happens to take away from the requirements. I don't want to list the school here, but it's a well-established Michigan university (not UofM) that has a wonderful applied mathematics faculty and even has Terrence Tao coming to speak at one of our inaugurations next semester. (With that info and Google, those who are interested can probably figure out the school!)


I know this is a lot to ask, but I'm very thankful for this community and appreciative of anyone who has a few minutes to spare. Let me know if there are any questions.

Cheers

 

[wilsont23274]

!</code>It sounds like you have done a lot of research and planning for your graduate degree in mathematics. It is great that you are taking the initiative to make sure that your program is flexible enough to meet your goals, either continuing to a PhD program or working in an applied field. Given that you are already attending a well-established university with a strong applied mathematics faculty, I suggest speaking with some of the faculty members about potential areas of improvement. They will be able to tell you what courses they think would best benefit you if you plan to pursue a PhD, or give you advice on what skills and knowledge will be most beneficial in the industry. Additionally, talking to them may also give you insight into any potential projects and summer internships that could help you gain more experience in the field. You may also want to consider joining some student groups or organizations related to applied mathematics. This could provide you with contacts in the field who could give you advice on how to best prepare for a career in applied mathematics. Good luck with your studies and achieving your goals!