The M.S. degree in Mathematics is the appropriate program if:

• You are, or plan to be, employed in a position in business or industry that requires significant proficiency in mathematics or statistics, or
• You wish to earn HLC certification as a secondary school teacher, or
• You wish to enter a doctoral program in mathematics or statistics.

To qualify for admission, you should have a background in mathematics that includes multivariate calculus and linear algebra; coursework in analysis, differential equations, discrete mathematics, or abstract algebra will be helpful.

Academic Regulations

In addition to satisfying regulations that apply to all Purdue University graduate students, you must earn at least a grade of B in each course used to satisfy degree requirements. However, your advisory committee may agree to accept up to two courses in which you earn grades of C.