The mission of Santa Clara University's School of Engineering is to prepare diverse students for professional excellence, responsible citizenship, and service to society.

The engineering school does this through:
  • Distinctive academic programs that are designed to produce engineers who approach their profession with competence, conscience, and compassion.
  • Broadly educated faculty, who model and encourage the notion of lifelong learning.
  • Scholarly activities that create new knowledge and advance the state of the art of technology.
  • Interactions with professional societies and companies in Silicon Valley and beyond.
  • Service activities that benefit our diverse constituencies and humanity in general.

The School of Engineering offers master’s programs in applied mathematics, bioengineering, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering and sustainable energy. The coursework requirements for the degree are determined by each of the major departments. In order to graduate, students must complete the required coursework for the program to which they are admitted and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all coursework listed on their approved program of study.

Students who earn a Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics gain knowledge in mathematics and statistics and learn how to apply this knowledge to tackle problems in engineering and other fields.

Graduates find employment as:
  • Industrial mathematicians, scientists, and engineers
  • Actuaries
  • Researchers
  • Consultants
  • Community college instructors