Academic Catalog
Applied Mathematics (M.S.) 2025-2026 Catalog Year
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Website: /cas/departments/math/appmathms/
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Mathematics program is intended to prepare students for a career in which professional success depends upon a high level of quantitative skill, analytical ability, and problem-solving expertise. Exceptional students may use this preparation as a foundation for entering a doctoral program.
Program Admission Requirements
- Submit a completed FGCU Graduate Admissions Application and satisfy all applicable university admissions requirements.
- Earned baccalaureate degree from an institution that maintains accreditation by a U.S. Department of Education sanctioned accrediting body () or equivalent foreign institution in mathematics or related discipline.
- A cover letter of introduction and expression of interest
- An official copy of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 maximum scale for the most recent 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- An official copy of all score reports from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); GRE subject exams are not required.
- Minimum GRE scores of 148 and 153 in the Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections, respectively.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic sources capable of assessing your ability to succeed in a graduate program.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- All core courses must be passed with a minimum grade of B (not B minus) or "Satisfactory" (out of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory), as applicable
- All elective courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C (not C minus) or "Satisfactory" (out of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory), as applicable.
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam(s).
- Application to graduate must be submitted prior to the deadline given in the FGCU academic calendar.
- A maximum of 9 credits may be transferred from another institution to apply towards the 30 credits required for the Applied Mathematics (M.S.) Requests for transfer of credits are subject to the approval of the Graduate Program Coordinator. Graduate credits of an appropriate nature earned at FGCU by students prior to formal acceptance into the Applied Mathematics (M.S.) program may be applied towards the degree requirement on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Graduate Program Coordinator.
- Students must register for a minimum of one credit during the semester in which they apply for graduation.
- Earn more than 50% of the credits toward the degree through FGCU.
Program Requirements
- Required Courses in the Major (18 credits)
MAA 5228 Modern Analysis I (3)
MAP 5316 Differential Equations I (3)
MAS 5145 Advanced Linear Algebra (3)
MAS 5311 Modern Algebra I (3)
MAT 6930 Research Seminar (3)
STA 5355 Appl Mathematical Statistics (3) - Restricted Electives in the Major (12 credits)
EDG 6356 Inst Models and Strategies (3)
MAA 5406 Complex Analysis I (3)
MAD 5206 Applied Combinatorics I (3)
MAD 5405 Numerical Methods & Computing (3)
MAE 6336 Math Med: 6-12 (3)
MAP 5489 Mathematical Biology (3)
MAP 6436 Topics in Applied Mathematics (3)
MAS 5117 Math for Machine Learning (3)
MAS 5215 Number Theory (3)
MAT 5932 Special Topics Math (1-3)
MAT 6907 Directed Individual Study (1-4)
MHF 5107 Set Theory (3)
MHF 5306 Mathematical Logic (3)
MTG 5217 Foundations of Geometry (3)
MTG 5316 General Topology (3)
STA 5348 Bayesian Data Analysis (3)
STA 5666 Statistical Quality Control (3)
Total Credits Required: 30