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Mathematics, MS

2021-2022 Edition

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A total of 32 semester hours, this program offers students with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the several fields of mathematics and its applications. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in business, industry, or government. Previous course work will be evaluated to determine proficiency in certain content areas and degree plan may be tailored accordingly. In some cases, a student may be required to take an assessment exam to determine content and knowledge proficiency. No course can be used to satisfy both a requirement and an elective. To qualify for degree conferral, students must obtain a minimum cumulative average of 3.000, equivalent to a grade of B.

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Core Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Algebra 1 and Analysis 1
MATH 5101Analysis 1: Functions of One Variable4
or MATH 5102 Analysis 2: Functions of Several Variables
MATH 5111Algebra 14
or MATH 5112 Algebra 2
Algebra 2 and Analysis 2
MATH 5102Analysis 2: Functions of Several Variables4
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:4
MATH 5112
Algebra 2
Elective chosen from the list below

Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete 16 semester hours from the following:16
MATH 7202
Partial Differential Equations 1
MATH 7203
Numerical Analysis 1
MATH 7205
Numerical Analysis 2
MATH 7221
Topology 2
MATH 7233
Graph Theory
MATH 7234
Optimization and Complexity
MATH 7241
Probability 1
MATH 7301
Functional Analysis
MATH 7341
Probability 2
MATH 7342
Mathematical Statistics
MATH 7343
Applied Statistics
MATH 7344
Regression, ANOVA, and Design
MATH 7349
Stochastic Calculus and Introduction to No-Arbitrage Finance

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

32 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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