Mathematical Sciences, M.S.

Location(s): Statesboro

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The Master of Science in Mathematics at Georgia Southern University provides rigorous training in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and computational science. The 36-credit program prepares students for further graduate studies in mathematical sciences or helps them gain a competitive edge in the job market. Each graduate student receives individual attention from faculty members on a specially tailored course of study.

Degree Requirements: 36 Credit Hours

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission

For regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies to pursue work leading to this degree, the applicant must have:

Completed requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in a mathematical, science, or engineering discipline at a college or university accredited by an appropriate institutional accreditor.
A complete résumé.
Two letters of recommendation from academia.
Successfully completed courses in calculus, linear algebra, and probability, and ability of reading and writing proofs.

Provisional Admission

Applicants who do not meet admission requirements may be admitted provisionally but must take appropriate undergraduate courses before receiving regular admission. Admission of an applicant who is deemed marginal may require that an interview be conducted by a committee of graduate faculty members from the department.

Non-Degree Admission

Non-degree students are accepted on an individual basis as space is available. Upon the advisor’s recommendation, up to a maximum of nine (9) credits earned as a non-degree student may be included in the program of study if a non-degree student is granted regular admission.

Program of Study

Students may select the Thesis or Non-Thesis option.

Required Courses: 9 Credit Hours

These courses are required for all students in the MS Mathematics program.

Program Concentration Area: 21 Credit Hours

MS Mathematics students must choose from a concentration in Mathematics or Statistics and Data Science. See below for details.

Thesis Option: 6 Credit Hours

Students choosing this option must complete a thesis on a subject in their concentration that has been approved by the student’s advisor. The thesis must be defended before a student advisory committee.

Non-Thesis Option: 6 Credit Hours

In lieu of a thesis, students may opt to complete 6 additional credit hours of coursework in their chosen Area of Concentration.

Total Credit Hours: 36

Areas of Concentration

Concentration in Mathematics

Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours

Electives in Mathematics: 15 Credit Hours

Selected graduate courses in Mathematics¹.

Concentration in Statistics and Data Science

Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours

Electives in Statistics and Data Science: 15 Credit Hours

Selected graduate courses in Statistics and Data Science.¹

¹Other approved courses outside the department that support the selected concentration area may also be considered. See the department website for information on acceptable courses for this concentration. A maximum of one elective course may be taken from outside the student’s concentration area. These must be approved by the graduate advisor.

Other Program Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 7000 level or above.

Each these-option candidate for the Master of Science in Mathematics must complete a thesis on a subject in their concentration that has been approved by the student’s advisor. The thesis must be defended before a student advisory committee. The presentation part of the defense is open to the public.

Advisement

Graduate students are advised by their program. Graduate students should reach out to their graduate program director for information regarding the structures in place to facilitate advisement. For more information visit Graduate Academic Advisement.

Graduate students can also contact the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for more information about their program director.
Phone: 912-478-COGS (2647)
Email: gradschool@georgiasouthern.edu