Master of Science in Mathematics
Format: In person on the Statesboro Campus or the Armstrong Campus in Savannah
Credit Hours: 36
Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
The Master of Science in Mathematics at Georgia Southern prepares students for Ph.D. studies in mathematical sciences and professional careers in industry or academics. Mathematics is a rapidly expanding field, expected to grow by more than 20 percent in the next 10 years.
Choose a mathematics concentration in:
- Applied Mathematics
- Computational Science (interdisciplinary)
- Pure Mathematics
- Statistics
If you’re interested in this master’s in mathematics degree, learn more about Georgia Southern’s mathematics program from our resources:
Admission
For regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies to pursue the master’s in mathematics, you must have:
- Completed requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Engineering, or Mathematical discipline at an accredited college or university.
- Provided scores from the GRE and TOEFL (international students only) to the College of Graduate Studies with other admissions documents.
- Successfully completed courses in calculus, probability, linear algebra, and analysis/advanced calculus.
If you do not meet all admission requirements, you could be granted provisional admission or non-degree admission.
Graduate Assistantships:
Graduate Assistantships are offered on a competitive basis. Typical duties include coordinating and assisting in our Computer labs. Graduate assistants must be registered for a minimum of nine credit hours of graduate coursework, of which 6 hours must count toward their degree. If you’re interested, complete the Graduate Assistantship Application.
General questions about admission, graduate assistantships, and requests for application materials and catalogs should be directed to the College of Graduate Studies.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for the degree include 36 credit hours, consisting of:
Three core courses of a concentration (9 credit hours):
Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Computational Sciences
Elective Courses (21 credit hours):
Elective courses include approved courses in Math and Statistics. All but one elective courses must be in the area of concentration.
Research (3 credit hours)
Thesis (3 credit hours)
Each student must conduct research, write a thesis and pass an oral defense. Students work with a faculty member, who serves as project director (see Math/Statistics for faculty research areas). Here is a Sample Plan of Study.
*The College of Graduate Studies requires 18 of the 36 credits (half) at the level 7000 or above.
Contacts
General questions about admission, graduate assistantships, and requests for application materials and catalogs should be directed to the College of Graduate Studies.
Questions from prospective students that concern details of the program should be directed to The Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Hua Wang
Graduate Program Director
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460-8093, USA
Phone: 912-478-0366
hwang@georgiasouthern.edu
Last updated: 3/2/2023