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Nov 27, 2024
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2005-2006 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
M.S. in Applied Mathematics
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Associate Professor Sylvia Silberger, Graduate Program Director,
(516) 463-7429, Sylvia.Silberger@hofstra.edu
The Master of Science meets the needs of students seeking to initiate or enhance
a career in applied mathematics in industry. This program also prepares students
for Ph.D. study. Students may attend part-time or full-time.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a strong background in mathematics,
including Linear Algebra (MATH 135A), Advanced Calculus (MATH 171), and Differential
Equations (MATH 131). Motivated students who have taken fewer mathematics courses
will be considered for provisional admission. Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 33
The M.S. in Applied Mathematics requires 33 semester hours of graduate courses,
of which at least 24 hours must be in mathematics. The remaining 9 hours may be
taken in mathematics or, with the Graduate Program Director’s permission, in biology,
computer science, economics, finance, or other appropriate disciplines.
Students must complete a master’s thesis, which requires approval of two departmental
readers and an oral defense. In addition, students must take a course in computer
programming or demonstrate equivalent proficiency.
Mathematics courses taken must include: Choose at Least 1 Course From:
Choose at Least 1 Course From:
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all program requirements.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in overall graduate course work.
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