M.A. Applied Mathematics at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Applied Mathematics builds knowledge of the discipline and the skills to contribute to its advancement and applications, preparing graduates for long-term careers and leading positions in a modern economy. It is a thesis programme examined by oral thesis defense, with a thesis topic related to a real-world or scientific application of mathematics.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: 31 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

4 shared core hours (advanced linear algebra, scientific computation and writing), 15 hours of required courses (introduction to real analysis plus three of applied complex analysis, numerical linear algebra, algorithms in discrete structures, PDEs and methods of applied mathematics, plus one statistics/probability course), at least 6 hours of breadth and depth coursework, and at least 6 thesis hours.

Career pathways

Data analyst, financial analyst, cybersecurity specialist, software developer, economist, civil engineer, actuary and similar roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mathematical sciences or a related area; at least a 3.00 GPA in undergraduate math courses; three letters of recommendation (two from college-level mathematics/statistics professors); math department application form with a statement of goals; General GRE recommended but not required; assistantship application form if a position is desired. Applicants from other majors may be provisionally admitted if they meet the GPA requirement.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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