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International Undergraduate and Graduate Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Research, and Project Conference

📅 August 8–9, 2026 (Online)

This international conference provides undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to present research projects, thesis work, mathematical investigations, interdisciplinary research, engineering and science projects, and innovative ideas before an international audience in a friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment.

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Master of Science in Mathematics

This program is designed to provide a foundation for mathematical work in scientific or technical fields as well as for doctoral study in mathematics. It should normally take a full-time student two years to complete.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (or equivalent coursework) with at least 3.0 GPA (or equivalent), three letters of recommendation documenting the applicant's prior work in mathematics focusing on preparation and suitability for success in graduate-level mathematics courses, a quantitative general GRE (revised) score of at least 155, and approval of the departmental graduate committee. In addition, it is recommended to include scores of the GRE subject test mathematics as part of the application package.

If your undergraduate major is not in Mathematics, see our Frequently Asked Questions page for a list of required prerequisite coursework.

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Degree Requirements (non-thesis option)

• Completion of the following courses:
  • MAA 5228-5229 -- Introductory Analysis 1 and 2
  • MAS 5311-5312 -- Introductory Abstract Algebra 1 and 2 with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Earn 30 credits in courses pre-approved by the graduate advisor in mathematics, at least 15 credits at the 6000-level or above of which at least 12 are in mathematics.
• Completion of a Master's Examination. The exam should be scheduled during the semester before the anticipated completion of coursework for the degree. Students should contact the departmental graduate director to schedule the exam.

Degree Requirements (thesis option)

• Completion of at least three of the following courses:
  • MAA 5228-5229 -- Introductory Analysis 1 and 2
  • MAS 5311-5312 -- Introductory Abstract Algebra 1 and 2 with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Aside from thesis credit, earn 24 credits in courses pre-approved by the graduate advisor in mathematics, at least 9 credits of which are in the 6000-level mathematics courses.
• Successful completion and defense of a Master's Thesis, earning at least 6 credits of MAT 6971 (Master's Thesis).

* As with all degree programs, the authoritative source for the degree requirements is the University Catalog that was in effect for the academic year in which the student entered the University. The information on this page does not supersede the Catalog.

For information about the PHD, MS, and AMST programs contact
Prof. Stephen Locke, Graduate Director, at mathgraduate@fau.edu
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades RD
Boca Raton, FL 33431