Mathematics, Actuarial and Financial Mathematics Concentration, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Admission normally requires completion of the GRE or MAT with acceptable scores. Successful applicants typically have combined GRE scores of 291 or above or MAT scores of 402 or greater.

Applicant must

1. have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college;
2. have an acceptable grade point average for all college work taken;
3. have completed 21 semester hours of college-level mathematics (including calculus) with at least 9 hours of mathematics beyond calculus.

Application Procedures

All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

1. submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
2. submit official scores on the GRE or MAT;
3. submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
4. two letters of recommendation are also recommended, but not required.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics requires completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours.

Candidate must

1. participate in the graduate seminar and give an oral presentation of an approved topic;
2. successfully complete a master’s thesis or engage in internship or a written comprehensive examination (may be taken no more than twice).

Program Notes

Candidates must

1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which candidate intends to graduate.