Master of Science in Mathematics
The School of Mathematics provides opportunities for study in a wide range of mathematical disciplines. First-year graduate sequences include algebra, analysis, differential equations, geometry, numerical analysis, probability, quantitative finance, statistics, and topology in addition to courses in methods of applied mathematics.
MS Mathematics InformationA program of study leading to a master's degree in mathematics consists of 30 credit hours and must include at least twelve credit hours at the 6000 level or above in mathematics, with courses in at least three different fields of Mathematics, as follows.
Students must maintain an overall grade-point average of at least 2.7 and receive a grade of C or better in each mathematics course in the program of study.
Non-thesis Option
Classes at 3000-level or below, MATH 6701, and MATH 6702 cannot be used to fulfill the degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis Concentration | ||
| Select at least two of the following: 1,2 | 6 | |
| Functions of a Complex Variable I | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Introduction to Hilbert Spaces | ||
| Operator Theory | ||
| Harmonic Analysis | ||
| Functional Analysis | ||
| Areas | ||
| Select at least one class in two areas. 2 | 6 | |
| Non-Thesis Option | ||
| MATH 6000-level or higher 2 | 6 | |
| Free Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
- 2
Minimum grade of B or better required.
- 3
9 credits of free electives at 4000-level or above, and additional 3 credits of 6000-level coursework
Thesis Option
Classes at 3000-level or below, MATH 6701, and MATH 6702 cannot be used to fulfill the degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis Concentration | ||
| Select at least two of the following: 1,2 | 6 | |
| Functions of a Complex Variable I | ||
| Real Analysis I | ||
| Real Analysis II | ||
| Introduction to Hilbert Spaces | ||
| Operator Theory | ||
| Harmonic Analysis | ||
| Functional Analysis | ||
| Areas | ||
| Select at least one class in two areas. 2 | 6 | |
| Thesis | ||
| MATH 9000 | Doctoral Thesis | 9 |
| Additional 4000-level or higher Coursework | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Discrete Mathematics and Algebra
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 6014 | Graph Theory and Combinatorial Structures | 3 |
| MATH 6121 | Modern Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 6122 | Modern Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 7016 | Combinatorics | 3 |
| MATH 7018 | Probabilistic Methods in Combinatorics | 3 |
Geometry and Topology
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 6441 | Algebraic Topology I | 3 |
| MATH 6442 | Algebraic Topology II | 3 |
| MATH 6455 | Differential Geometry I | 3 |
| MATH 6456 | Differential Geometry II | 3 |
| MATH 6457 | Geometry and Topology I | 3 |
| MATH 6458 | Introduction to Geometry and Topology II | 3 |
Differential Equations
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 6307 | Ordinary Differential Equations I | 3 |
| MATH 6308 | Ordinary Differential Equations II | 3 |
| MATH 6341 | Partial Differential Equations I | 3 |
| MATH 6342 | Partial Differential Equations II | 3 |
Probability and Mathematical Statistics
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 6241 | Probability I | 3 |
| MATH 6242 | Probability II | 3 |
| MATH 7244 | Stochastic Processes and Stochastic Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 7245 | Stochastic Processes and Stochastic Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 6262 | Advanced Statistical Inference I | 3 |
| MATH 6263 | Testing Statistical Hypotheses | 3 |
| MATH 6266 | Linear Statistical Models | 3 |
| MATH 6267 | Multivariate Statistical Analysis | 3 |
Numerical Analysis
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 6640 | Introduction to Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 6643 | Numerical Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 6644 | Iterative Methods for Systems of Equations | 3 |
| MATH 6645 | Numerical Approximation Theory | 3 |
| MATH 6646 | Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
College of Sciences B.S. in Mathematics + M.S. Degree Program in Mathematics
The Georgia Tech College of Sciences BS/MS degree program enables highly motivated students with strong academic credentials to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science in Mathematics. The BS/MS program prepares students for competitive career placements with higher earning potentials as well as competitive admission to Ph.D. and professional programs (including medical/law/pharmacy/dental/pharmacy schools). Thesis and non-thesis options are offered for the BS/MS program. Undergraduates with a significant amount of AP/IB/dual enrollment credits are highly encouraged to apply to the BS/MS program.
Admission and Program Requirements:
1. To apply to the program, students must have at least 30 credit hours earned at Georgia Tech with an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher, and fewer than 90 credit hours overall (including transfer credit).
2. If admitted to the B.S./M.S. program, students must complete six credit hours of MATH coursework, with grades of B or higher, that can be used to fulfil the BS and MS requirements, except seminar, reading or research coursework. This coursework must be completed prior to earning the B.S. degree and proceeding to the M.S. program. These credits will be counted towards both the BS degree and MS degree. Due to the flexibility in selection of courses that may count for the BS and MS degree, MATH academic advisors will communicate with the Degree Certification Team in the Registrar’s Office regarding which specific courses (i.e. six credits) are double counted for the BS and MS. This step will assure that degree audits are completed correctly
3. Students considering the M.S. Thesis Option are strongly encouraged to begin undergraduate research early in their B.S. program of study. The student must identify the M.S. thesis advisor prior to completion of the B,S, degree and proceeding to the M.S. program. Research described in an undergraduate thesis submitted as a part of the B.S. Research Option cannot be used in the M.S. thesis.
4. The minimum GPA for graduation with a B.S. in Mathematics to continue to the M.S. program is 3.00. The minimum GPA for graduation with the M.S. is 2.70.
5. The requirements for the BS can be found in https://catalog.gatech.edu/programs/mathematics-bs/ The requirements for the MS can be found in https://catalog.gatech.edu/programs/mathematics-ms/#requirementstext Both requirements are to be fulfilled by the end of the studies to be awarded the BS and MS.
Summary:
Students pursuing the BS/MS Option in Mathematics must complete all requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program and the Master of Science in Mathematics program. Students may use a maximum of 6 credit hours of approved coursework (4000-level or higher; not seminar or research credit, MATH 6701 or MATH 6702) in Mathematics with grades of B or higher from the Bachelor of Science program of study.