MSc in Mathematics in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The Mathematics Department provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Students can specialize in various advanced fields such as:

algebra, covering algebraic number theory, commutative algebra, and homological algebra
analysis, encompassing analytic number theory, approximation theory, ergodic theory, harmonic analysis, and operator algebras
applied mathematics, financial mathematics, biological mathematics, differential equations, and dynamical systems
combinatorics and graph theory
geometry/topology, including differential geometry, geometric group theory, and symplectic topology
From their first year onward, students are encouraged to participate in research seminars and explore research possibilities with faculty. By the conclusion of their second semester, students should form a supervisory committee and create a study plan outlining how they will fulfill all degree requirements. A fundamental principle of the Mathematics Department's graduate program is ensuring each student gains substantial knowledge in at least two core mathematical disciplines. Accordingly, students' backgrounds will be evaluated to guide them toward suitable coursework.

A minimum of one academic year must be completed on campus at NDSU to satisfy graduate degree requirements. Typically, the M.S. requires two years to finish, while the Ph.D. generally takes three years beyond the master's degree. Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 throughout their studies.