Mathematics, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science degree program in Mathematics provides education at the graduate level in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, bioinformatics, and statistics. Students completing an M.S. degree in mathematics are prepared for positions in industry, government, business, college teaching, and for more advanced study in mathematics or statistics. The M.S. degree in Mathematics is offered with no concentration, or with one of the following concentrations: applied mathematics, discrete mathematics, scientific computing, bioinformatics, and statistics.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Domestic Applicants * Fall Semester – July 15 * Spring Semester – December 1 * Summer Semester – May 1 International Applicants * Fall Semester – April 15 * Spring Semester – October 15 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Students who choose a thesis option will take 24 hours of graduate-level courses plus 6 hours of thesis research, with a thesis and a thesis defense. Those who choose a non-thesis (capstone) option will take 36 hours of graduate-level courses including 3 hours of graduate capstone course. Visit the catalog for curriculum details.

Career pathways

Students completing these degrees are prepared for positions in industry, government, business, college teaching and advanced study in mathematics. Many of our graduate students secure internships during the program, gaining experience and building connections with local employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following requirements: A baccalaureate degree in mathematics, statistics or its equivalent Courses in mathematics equivalent to: MATH 4435/MATH 6435 Linear Algebra II MATH 4751/MATH 6751 Mathematics Statistics I MATH 4752/MATH 6752 Mathematics Statistics II Statement of Purpose Transcripts (one from each institution attended) Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (international applicants only) * For the Statement of Purpose, provide a statement of your educational background, experience and preparation relevant to a graduate program in your chosen concentration, and specify your research and career goals. * Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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