On average, it takes two to three years to complete the M.S. program A student must complete the following requirements to earn the MS degree
A student needs to complete at least 24 credits of course work in Mathematics and related disciplines with a 3.0 GPA.
This exam will be given every January and July at the introduction level of analysis or algebra. A first-year graduate student needs to pass the exam within the first year to continue in the MS program. The student who passes the exams is able to join a research group and choose a thesis advisor.
A student who completes the coursework can take the general qualifying examination. A candidate selects three subjects from the intermediate courses with consent of his or her advisor.
Only a student who (1) has been enrolled for at least four semesters (2) has completed 24 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and (3) passes the General Qualifying Examination can submit the thesis and take the oral examinations. The oral exam consists of a preliminary oral exam and a final oral exam.