Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Program Description
All three tracks offer the unique opportunity of studying mathematical and computer sciences in an engineering environment and all three emphasize the technical competence, the problem-solving skills and the teamwork necessary for a career beyond Mines.
MCS also offers a combined B.S./M.S. program in which you may count some of your undergraduate work toward a Master of Science degree. Thus your M.S. degree may be completed with only 30 hours of additional work. This opportunity is available in each of the three areas discussed above. Additionally, work in any of the areas above can also lead to a Doctor of Philosophy.
By joining the MCS department, you will have the opportunity to work with our outstanding faculty in research areas such as distributed computing, wave propagation, statistical evaluation of atmospheric models and more.
Beyond the Classroom
Mathematics provides the foundation for many careers across a variety of disciplines. Our Bachelor of Science degree includes a six-week project course in which you will be asked to assist with a real-world project with real-world requirements and real-world deadlines. Or you may wish to participate in any of a variety of research opportunities available either through Mines or universities worldwide. You may also choose to participate in off-campus summer internship programs with top companies familiar with the caliber of students pursuing MCS degrees.
Career Paths
As a mathematical sciences graduate from Mines, you will be in great demand from industry and government, as well as find it easy to enter applied mathematics, computer science or statistics graduate programs. Our students gain top technical abilities as well as leadership and teamwork skills from their Mines degrees. If you are looking for well-compensated careers that will benefit from your excellent problem-solving skills and for worldwide career opportunities, consider the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
For more detailed information, explore the Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department web site.