Master of Science in Mathematics

The mathematics research faculty at Colorado State is a driving force behind the graduate program’s success. Our students have been very successful finding jobs in academia, industry, government as well as K-12 teaching.This program is designed for the student who wants to obtain a general education in mathematics at the Master’s level. This program is also an appropriate preparation for our Ph.D. program in mathematics. The recommended mathematical preparatory coursework for this program includes juniorsenior level coursework in advanced calculus, abstract algebra and linear algebra.All M.S. degrees require at least 35 credit hours of coursework. Under the direction of the advisor, the committee will plan and supervise the course of study and the writing of the thesis (Plan A) or master’s paper (Plan B).

If you have a GPA averaged over all your post high-school studies of 3.0 (A = 4.0) or higher, you are eligible to apply. While a bachelor’s degree in mathematics is not required a significant background in mathematics is expected. We encourage applications from mathematically talented students from all fields who seek to prepare themselves for diverse careers that require strong analytical thinking skills. A significant background in mathematics is expected, although a degree in mathematics is not required.