Masters in Numerical Analysis?

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My interests in CS are fairly narrow; I'm mainly interested in numerical analysis and numerical methods for solving differential equations. However, during my undergrad I mainly focused on other, more traditional aspects of CS. I don't have as strong a preparation in the applied math side required for a PhD in Applied Math/Numerical Analysis. A class I took my senior year (second semester!) got me really interested in numerics and I've spent much of my free time since then self-studying the material.

Are there any good CS programs where I can get a good background in applied math/numerical analysis and largely avoid topics like graph theory and combinatorics? With my (relatively) weak preparation in formal math, I think a good math masters is not in the cards.

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Many schools offer masters in programs that are not specific to just Cs and math. If you're interest in CS is "fairly narrow" as you described it, I wouldn't look into a masters in CS, I would look into a masters in data computing/statistics or even financial Mathematics. Most of these topics do not require combinatorics and graph theory as pre-reqs or requirements.

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There is a program offered by UCSD which is a specialization of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. It is supposed to be a really good program.