Master of Science in Mathematics
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2026-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Science in Mathematics Program
The Master of Science in Mathematics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mathematics, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, or government.
Traditional Mathematics Masters Program
The traditional program requires students to complete a series of core courses, including:
- Math 505: Graduate Teaching Seminar
- Math 520: Applied Analysis I
- Math 521: Applied Analysis II
- Math 530: Discrete Mathematics with Applications I
- Math 531: Discrete Mathematics with Applications II
- Math 540: Topology I
- Math 541: Topology II
- Math 548: Transition to Graduate Mathematics
- Math 550: Measure Theory (requires first passing the Analysis Preliminary Exam)
- Math 560: Field Theory
- Math 561: Graduate Algebra (requires first passing the Algebra Preliminary Exam)
Typical Curriculum Flowchart
The typical curriculum flowchart for the program is as follows:
With Thesis
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Math 505, Math 530, Math 548 | Math 531, Math 520 or Math 540 | Math 560, Math 521 or Math 541 |
| Year 2 | Math 561, Math 550, Math 599 | Math 520 or Math 540, Math 599 | Math 521 or Math 541, Math 599 |
Without Thesis
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Math 505, Math 530, Math 548 | Math 531, Math 520 or Math 540 | Math 560, Math 521 or Math 541 |
| Year 2 | Math 561, Math 550 | Math 520 or Math 540, Elective | Math 521 or Math 541, Elective |
Mathematical Sciences Electives
Students are required to complete four additional units at the 400 or 500 level, as approved by the Graduate Committee.
Specialization in Applied Mathematics
The specialization in Applied Mathematics requires students to complete a series of core courses, including:
- Math 476: Special Topics in Applied Mathematics
- Math 502: Methods of Applied Mathematics 2
- Math 505: Graduate Teaching Seminar
- Math 520: Applied Analysis I
- Math 521: Applied Analysis II
- Math 530: Discrete Mathematics with Applications I
- Math 531: Discrete Mathematics with Applications II
- Math 548: Transition to Graduate Mathematics
- Math 550: Measure Theory (requires first passing the Analysis Preliminary Exam)
- Math 561: Graduate Algebra (requires first passing the Algebra Preliminary Exam)
Typical Curriculum Flowchart
The typical curriculum flowchart for the specialization is as follows: | | Fall | Winter | Spring | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Year 1 | Math 505, Math 530, Math 548 | Math 531, Math 502 | Math 476, Elective | | Year 2 | Math 550, Math 561 | Math 520, Elective | Math 521, Elective |
Mathematical Sciences Electives
Students are required to complete eight additional units at the 400 or 500 level, as approved by the Graduate Committee.
Exam Requirements
Preliminary written examinations are required in the areas of undergraduate analysis and algebra. Comprehensive oral examinations are also required, covering graduate analysis, graduate algebra, and a third approved topic. The written examinations are usually completed by the end of the first year, and the orals are taken in the last quarter of study.