M. Sc. Program - Requirements

Master of Science Program

The Department offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. The diversity of graduate courses offered in the Department gives the student an opportunity to specialize in one of the several fields of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and mathematical statistics.

M. S. Admission Requirements

The applicant should have the equivalent degree of an undergraduate mathematics major of KFUPM. However, an applicant lacking an adequate undergraduate training may be admitted if recommended by the Graduate Committee, with the understanding that the courses work taken to remove the deficiency in the undergraduate training may not be credited towards the degree.

M. S. Degree Requirements

To complete the M.S. program, a candidate must:

1. Complete 24 credit hours, of which:

   1. at least 18 credits must be in the Department of Mathematical Sciences,

   2. a maximum of 6 credits at the 400 level can be counted.

2. Take the seminar course Math 599 under the guidelines provided by the MS committee.

3. Prepare a thesis.

 The following three are required courses for MS program:

1.  Math 531 Real Analysis

2.  Math 533 Complex Variables I

3.  Math 550 Linear Algebra

The remaining courses are chosen by the student under the guidance of the academic advisor. 

Master of Science (M.S.) Degree Plan