Master of Science in Mathematics
The Master of Science program in mathematics welcomes students of ability and with a strong undergraduate background in mathematics or a related field, such as computer science, engineering, physics, finance, economics, or certain social sciences.
Requirements
To earn a Master of Science degree in Mathematics, students complete the following in consultation with a faculty advisor:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MATH 5435 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 5471 | Real Analysis 1 | 3 |
| Select two of the following Proof-Intensive courses: | 6 | |
| Abstract Algebra | ||
| Statistics Theory | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
| Advanced Abstract Algebra | ||
| Number Theory | ||
| Geometry | ||
| Topology | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six courses from the following: | 18 | |
| Introduction to Applied Mathematics | ||
| Applied Statistics I | ||
| Applied Statistics II | ||
| Abstract Algebra | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Statistics Theory | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
| Foundations and Set Theory | ||
| Dynamical Systems | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Advanced Abstract Algebra | ||
| Number Theory | ||
| Classical Financial Mathematics | ||
| Use of Technology in the Classroom | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Math of Financial Derivatives | ||
| Geometry | ||
| Topology | ||
| Capstone | ||
| MATH 6999 | Capstone Project (Pass/Fail) 2 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
One or both of these courses may be substituted with another proof-intensive course with permission of Program Director.
- 2
Each student should complete, generally in their final semesters, a capstone consisting of a project or an oral or written exposition of mathematics, in consultation with a faculty advisor. Capstones are generally associated with a course the student is taking, though it may be associated with an independent study. The faculty advisor may or may not be the instructor of the associated course, and each student, with the help of their advisor, should develop a proposal in advance for their capstone.