• Professional Science Master?s programs combine rigorous study in science or mathematics with coursework in management, policy, or law.?
  • All PSM programs emphasize writing and communication skills, and many include project management. Most PSM programs require a final project or team experience, as well as an internship in a business or public sector enterprise.
  • Developed in concert with industry, PSM programs are designed to dovetail into present and future professional career opportunities. Graduates are equipped to manage the breakthroughs that are created by research teams. They can interact comfortably and intelligently with scientific researchers and business managers, especially in the marketing, finance, and legal departments. The PSM got its start in 1997 as a way to better and more rapidly equip students with much-needed skills in the STEM fields. Currently, there are over 300 PSM programs offered by 150 institutions.
  • The PSM-MCM will enable the student to acquire advanced training in understanding, analyzing, and solving mathematical models. In addition to content courses on Scientific Computing, Data Analysis, Mathematical Models, and Optimization, the PSM student will be required to take courses on Project Management, Communication, Data Structures, and Marketing to help them transition into ?extrovert math professionals? who will successfully interface between research teams and decision makers in technology based companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Additionally, the PSM student will be required to learn how to successfully incorporate mathematical models in time bound interdisciplinary projects with specific objectives. To achieve this goal, the student will be exposed to a range of mini-projects dealing with applications of mathematical models to real-world problems.?