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Master's Degree in Mathematics

Master of Science (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:
30-32

Why earn a master's degree in mathematics?

Application Deadline
Fall:
March 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

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.

The master's has a thesis (30 credits) and non-thesis (32 credits) option.

Master's Degree in Math

  • Apply for a graduate teaching assistantship.

  • Hear from experts in the field of mathematics 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.

  • Gain a competitive edge through UND's Accelerate to Industry (A2i)™ program. This workforce readiness program provides immersive job training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. It is one of only 30 programs nationwide.

  • Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies. Our goal is to provide you with the workforce skills and job search strategies to succeed.

Master's Degree in Mathematics Jobs

105K

Median annual salary for mathematicians and statisticians, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

30%

Projected job outlook for mathematicians and statisticians through 2032

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 Math

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 career's as college professors and in industry including companies such as: 

  • UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
  • Firstup (formerly Dynamic Signal, Inc.)
  • Epic Systems Corporation

Master's in Mathematics Courses

MATH 512. Modern Analysis I. 3 Credits.

Algebras and sigma - 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. On demand.

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 513. Modern Analysis II. 3 Credits.

Product measures, Fubini's theorem, the Radon Nikodym theorem, inequalities of Hölder and Minkowski, definitions and basic properties of normed spaces and Banach spaces, some classical Banach spaces such as Lp and lp, bounded linear operators, and dual spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 512.

MATH 516. 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.

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Department Contact
Ryan Zerr, B.S., M.S., Ph.D
Department Chair
P 701.777.2882
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