Mathematics, M.S.: 30 units

Major Required: 14 units

• MAT 5020 - Graduate Seminar (1)
• MAT 5110 - Real Analysis I (4)
• MAT 5170 - Abstract Algebra I (3)
• MAT 5280 - Complex Analysis I (3)
• MAE 5600 - Problem Solving as a Mathematical Endeavor (3)

Major Electives: 12-14 units

Any MAE, MAT, or STA course at the 4000 or 5000 level (other than MAT 4170 , courses numbered 4000, or courses already counted in major required) may be chosen as an elective and fulfill the 12-14 units. No more than 2 total units of MAT 5000  or STA 5000  may be included. No more than 6 total units of MAE 5990 , MAT 4990 , MAT 5990 , STA 4990 , or STA 5990  may be included. Emphases are listed to provide guidance for helping students to choose courses of interest that best fit your career goals, but there is no requirement for choosing a specific emphasis for fulfilling these units.

Culminating Experience: 2-4 units

Students may choose to take a pair of comprehensive exams or write a thesis as their culminating experience.

• MAT 6910 - Directed Research (1-3) (2 units required) and
• MAT 6960 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1) (2 units required)

• OR

• MAT 6970 - Comprehensive Examination (1) (2 units required)

Summer Sponsored Experience: 0 unit

• CPU 5003 - Cal Poly Pomona Graduate Sponsored Summer Experience (0)