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MASc at University of Toronto

The Mathematics and Engineering program provided me with a unique set of skills that is not typically taught in either traditional engineering disciplines or mathematics. As a Mathematics and Engineering student, I had the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics in both fields. This included engineering subjects such as algorithms, data structures, and database management, courses in pure mathematics such as real and complex analysis, functional analysis, and algebra, and concepts in applied mathematics like probability, information theory, and stochastic processes. A particular highlight of the program was gaining a rigorous, “under the hood” perspective on engineering topics that are often overlooked. For instance, traditional courses in signal and systems and controls typically only explore the practical applications of formulas developed in class and do not study the details of why they work. In contrast, our class proved every step and offered a unique viewpoint on certain subjects that would not be possible without a sufficient background in mathematics. Not only that, but my peers and I found that our courses in mathematics often complemented our engineering courses by providing a mathematical outlook on engineering problems.

Post-graduation, I have had the opportunity to engage with students from both engineering and mathematics backgrounds and can say that none possessed both the intuition and the mathematical maturity as graduates of Mathematics and Engineering. The program successfully combined the rigour and analytical approach of a mathematics major with the intuition and practical experience of an engineering degree.

"As a graduate student, I have greatly benefited from my undergraduate education. My time at ����ֱ�� has familiarized me with advanced mathematical topics (such as algebra, analysis, and probability) that prepared me for the rigorous nature of graduate-level courses."
James Zhu

I often found myself familiar with mathematical concepts that my peers were only beginning to explore. Furthermore, my experience with my final capstone project gave me a leg up by providing me with an opportunity to apply mathematical concepts taught in class to an engineering application of our choosing.

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