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Admission Requirements

Admission

We are accepting applications for the Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics (MSIM) program for Fall 2025. The application for admission, application fee, and all required supporting documents should be submitted no later than January 15, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a rolling and space-available basis.

To be admitted to the program, applicants should have completed (1) mathematics or applied mathematics courses typically required for a bachelor’s degree with a major in mathematics, statistics, economics, physics, or engineering, (2) senior-level courses in analysis, linear algebra, and differential equations (e.g., MTH 421, 414, and 442), and (3) have some familiarity with programming languages like MATLAB, Python, and exposure to statistical software or tools.

Applications will be reviewed based on (1) academic records demonstrating a strong foundation for success in the program, (2) professional goals aligned with the program's coursework and training, as shown in personal and academic statements highlighting commitment and potential contributions, and (3) recommendation letters indicating the likelihood of meeting program requirements and completing the MSIM degree.

How to Apply

A complete application for the MSIM program includes the following:

  1. MSU Graduate Application

  2. A current CV/Resume, Academic Statement and Personal Statement must be included with the application.
  3. Three letters of recommendation are required.

  4. Within the application you will select Industrial Mathematics as your intended major and you will be asked for supplemental questions. Within these questions should contain the Math
    and Statistics Classes you have (or will have) taken at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.
  5. Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate), including diplomas and certificate are also required. These are to be sent to our department directly from the school(s) which you attended. 

     

    Mailing address:

    Graduate Office
    Department of Mathematics
    619 Red Cedar Rd. Room C213
    Michigan State University
    East Lansing, MI 48824

    There is no need to send more than one set of transcripts. We will forward the original transcript to the Office of Admissions.
  6. GRE Scores are required for admission.

  7. TOEFL Scores (International Students Only) - Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores. TOEFL scores must meet the University minimum requirements: no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub-score below 22; with a minimum total score of 80. For more details see: grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency

  8. Financial Affidavit and Proof of Financial Support for International Students applying for MSIM degree. See more information regarding the Financial Proof at grad.msu.edu/internationalapplicants.

Applications are accepted for Fall Semester only. We do not accept applications for Spring or Summer Semester.

You can check your application status through the Application Portal.

For any questions regarding the Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics (MSIM) program, please email msim@math.msu.edu.