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Mathematics

M.S.

Immerse yourself in the study of mathematics and build your skills as an analytical thinker and problem solver.

Studying mathematics gives you the skills you need to succeed in any field — skills including logic, problem solving and abstract thinking. An M.S. in Mathematics at UND sets you up for success.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
30 (thesis option) or 32 (non-thesis option)

Why earn a master's degree in mathematics?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
March 1

To study mathematics is to understand the building blocks of our everyday world. The M.S. program at UND prepares you to pursue doctoral work or step directly into high-demand careers in teaching, industry, the public sector and beyond.

The M.S. program offers a thesis option and a non-thesis option, as well as concentrations in:

  • Pure math
  • Applied math
  • Statistics

No matter which focus you choose, you'll join a close-knit, friendly department and immerse yourself in scholarly activity. With a student/faculty ratio of less than one at the graduate level, you'll work closely with expert faculty as you pursue your mathematical interests and prepare for a fulfilling career.

Mathematics M.S. at UND

  • Apply for a graduate teaching assistantship.

  • Hear from experts in the field through our visiting speaker series.

  • Pursue independent research on a mathematical topic of interest.

  • Study and get coursework help at the Math Learning Center & Computer Lab.

Mathematics M.S. Careers 

93K

Median annual salary for mathematicians and statisticians

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

33%

Anticipated job growth for mathematicians and statisticians

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A master's degree in mathematics opens the door to a variety of challenging and interesting careers. Your M.S. provides you with some of today's most highly prized skills, including problem solving, logic and abstract thought.

Program graduates have gone on to Ph.D. programs and to high-level jobs in industry and in the public sector. In some cases, a graduate degree automatically puts you into a higher salary bracket.

Mathematics graduates find employment in industries such as:

  • Insurance companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Government
  • Education
  • Software development
  • Engineering

When You Earn a master's degree in Mathematics

A master's degree in Mathematics gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Curriculum Development
  • Java (Programming Language)
  • R (Programming Language)

UND Mathematics Alumni

Mathematics alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Unitedhealth Group, Inc.
  • Bismarck State College
  • Dynamic Signal, Inc.
  • Epic Systems Corporation

Mathematics Courses You Could Take

MATH 512. Modern Analysis I. 3 Credits.

Algebras and ó - algebras, Borel sets, measures, measurable sets and Lebesgue measure, non-measurable sets, measurable functions, the definition and basic properties of the Lebesgue integral, Fatou's lemma, the monotone convergence theorem, and Lebesgue's dominated convergence theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 432.

MATH 515. Applied Mathematics. 3 Credits.

The content of the course varies but includes current topics in applied mathematics such as: (1) ordinary or partial differential equations, (2) approximation theory and perturbation techniques, (3) modeling and computer simulation, (4) special functions, (5) numerical analysis, (6) variational methods, (7) transforms, (8) integral equations. Prerequisite: MATH 266 or consent of instructor.

MATH 520. Topology I. 3 Credits.

Point set topology, including metric spaces and such topics as homeomorphisms, separation axioms, compactness, connectedness, general convergence, compactification and metrizability. Prerequisite: MATH 431.

MATH 541. Linear Statistical Models. 3 Credits.

Distributions of quadratic forms, general linear hypotheses of full rank, least squares, Gauss-Markoff theorem, estimability, parametric transformations, Cochran's theorem, projection operators and conditional inverses in generalized least squares, applications to ANOVA and experimental design models. Prerequisite: MATH 422 or consent of instructor.

MATH 542. Advanced Topics in Statistics and Probability. 3 Credits.

The content of the course varies but may include (but is not restricted to) current topics in statistics and probability such as (1) time series, (2) sampling, (3) nonparametric statistics, (4) experimental design, (5) probability theory, (6) statistical theory, (7) multivariate statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 541 or consent of instructor.

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Department Contact
Gerri Dunnigan
Department Chair
P 701.777.2882
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