Graduate

To be awarded a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, students must

1. complete five courses

2. achieve a grade of at least B− in each of the five courses

3. regularly attend and participate in seminars

4. complete a thesis in his/her chosen area of interest

5. present a graduate seminar on the thesis

6. successfully defend the thesis

This is a full-time, two-year program made up of six (6) semesters. The six semesters are approximately of the following durations:

First Year

1. Semester 1: September - December

2. Semester 2: January - April

3. Semester 3: May – August

Second Year

1. Semester 4: September - December

2. Semester 5: January - April

3. Semester 6: May - August

To ensure that sufficient time is devoted to the preparation of a quality thesis, students must complete, during Semester 1 and Semester 2 of their studies, the following courses (the listing of Foundation, Core and Elective courses can be found elsewhere on this web site):

• One (1)  Foundation Course.
• Two (2) Core Courses.
• One (1) Elective Course or Foundation Course.

The fifth required course could be taken during the second year of studies.

Each student conducts thesis research by working closely with a thesis supervisor(s). The supervisor is a member of the Mathematics graduate faculty who provides academic guidance in the area in which the student and faculty members are interested.

In exceptional cases, students may be allowed a one-year extension to complete all requirements for the degree. However, such students will not be eligible for financial support during the extension year.

  

For specific information on academic standing, numerical/letter grade equivalencies, etc, please refer to the School of Graduate Studies Policy and Procedures for Master's Students .