Mathematics, MS

Computer Science Concentration

As computer technology evolves, so do the mathematical applications including probability and statistics, numerical analysis, data analytics, cryptography, neural networks, genetic algorithms, bioinformatics, and other fields of scientific computing. Students interested in working with computers while pursuing their MS in mathematics have the option of combining at least 18 credit hours of mathematics course work with up to 15 credit hours in computer science for a total of 33 credit hours. 

Requirements

The completed degree requires a total of 33 credit hours of graduate course work.

Core 26
DATA MINING
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 1
Electives27
Select four to seven courses from among the following options: 2
HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
NUMBER THEORY
INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
GAME THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1
STOCHASTIC PROCESSES 1
ADVANCED PROBABILITY 1
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS II
REGRESSION & TIME SERIES 1
ANOVA & EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN 1
TOPICS IN ACTUARIAL MATH 1
SPECIAL TOPICS
INDUSTRIAL APP OF MATH
Select the remaining courses (for an overall total of eleven courses) from among the following: 2
ALGORITHM DESIGN
BIG DATA
ADVANCED ALGORITHMS
COMPUTING WITH DATA IN PYTHON
CRYPTOGRAPHY
INTERNET SECURITY
DISTRIBUTED DATABASES
SPECIAL TOPICS
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL 1
Total Credit Hours33
1

At least six courses must be listed exclusively at the graduate level.

2

Substitutions may be made with advisor approval.

Statistics Concentration

The concentration in statistics prepares graduates for diverse and vital areas that may include medical research, drug testing, environmental risk assessment, quality assurance, economic forecasting, and the exploration of space. Students interested in applying statistics to other fields while pursuing their MS in mathematics have the option of combining at least 24 credit hours of mathematics course work with up to 9 credit hours in a cognate field (such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, finance, psychology, or sociology) for a total of 33 credit hours. If any of the core courses were taken as an undergraduate, substitutions may be made from the math electives with the approval of the graduate advisor.

Requirements

The completed degree requires a total of 33 hours of graduate course work.

Core 2
MATH 430NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 13
MATH 446STOCHASTIC PROCESSES 13
MATH 447ADVANCED PROBABILITY 13
MATH 448PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS II3
MATH 449REGRESSION & TIME SERIES 13
MATH 457ANOVA & EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN 13
Electives
Select two of the following: 26
DATA MINING
NUMBER THEORY
INTRODUCTION TO ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
GAME THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
LINEAR PROGRAMMING & OPTIM
OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS II
DERIVATIVES MARKETS 1
LOSS MODELS 1
TOPICS IN ACTUARIAL MATH
SPECIAL TOPICS
INDUSTRIAL APP OF MATH
Three electives from mathematics or approved cognate fields9
Total Credit Hours33
1

 At least six courses must be listed exclusively at the graduate level.

2

Substitutions may be made with advisor approval.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C (not C-) may be applied toward the 33 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated.

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MATH 4093MATH 4XX3
MATH 4303MATH 4XX3
CST 4XX3CST 4XX3
 9 9
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MATH 4XX or CST 4XX3MATH 4XX or CST 4XX3
MATH 4XX or CST 4XX3MATH 4XX3
MATH 4XX3 
 9 6
Total Credit Hours 33

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different. No more than two grades of C (not C-) may be applied toward the 33 hours used for the degree. A graduate course can only be repeated once; no more than two courses can be repeated.

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MATH 4463MATH 4483
MATH 4303MATH 4XX3
MATH 4XX3MATH 4XX or Cognate Area3
 9 9
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MATH 4473MATH 4573
MATH 4493MATH 4XX or Cognate Area3
MATH 4XX or Cognate Area3 
 9 6
Total Credit Hours 33