Masters of Science in Mathematics
Overview
We are pleased to offer our interdisciplinary and innovative MS in Mathematics degree at CSU Channel Islands (CI). With a flexible schedule and highly qualified faculty, our graduate program is designed to address the global needs for people with advanced mathematical, computational, and computer skills throughout the industry, high-tech, and educational systems.Students will be given a strong background in mathematics, computer hardware and software, as well as skills to conduct an independent applied research and develop independent projects. The program will stress interdisciplinary applications, such as Actuarial Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Cryptography, Image Recognition, Mathematics Education, and Security.
This degree program is a result of the cooperation between the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty. Students' specializations depend on the final project/thesis and the electives chosen under the supervision of a Mathematics advisor.
The program will be of service to graduates holding computational degrees, professionals working in local high-tech and computational industries, college faculty, and military personnel. The program also gives students a valuable opportunity to gain teaching experience on the university level. An individual study plan can be designed to meet entry requirements for Ph.D. programs in Mathematical Sciences.
Why CI?
The rapid development of high-tech and computational sciences in the entire world created a global shortage of people with advanced mathematical, computational, and computer skills throughout the industry and educational system; especially in the greater Los Angeles and Ventura county areas. Our program is application oriented and broad in scope, so students can choose an emphasis of their interest.Emphases:
Actuarial Sciences
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Cryptography
Image Recognition
Mathematics Education
Security
Program Objectives
The program will offer all students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of computer technology and learn computational skills that can be applied to various professional and personal situations.Our graduates will demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, advanced computational skills, the knowledge of current computing practices and broad technology use in the industry, as well as cooperation skills and flexibility, transferability and adaptability of their life-learning skills that are so important in the fast changing national and international economies.
Some graduates will further their study in graduate or professional schools.
The program will equip students with the depth, flexibility and computational skills that apply to a variety of fields and offer various career opportunities including: consulting, scientific and technical positions in business and the industry, research and development, national and industrial security, or teaching positions.
Graduates of the program will find employment in highly sophisticated, complex, high tech and bio-tech industries such as:
Local high-tech information systems
Computational industries
Businesses
Educational institutions
Military
Local Government
Federal Government
Curriculum
CSU Channel Islands Course Descriptions (PDF 5.8 MB)
Tentative MS in Mathematics Course Schedule
32 Units TotalCore Courses - 11 Units:
Required Course (to be taken twice)
Math 599 Graduate Seminar (1)
(Choose 3 courses from the following)
MATH 510 Probabilistic Methods And Measure Theory (3)
MATH 511 Functional Analysis (3)
COMP 510 Algorithms (3)
COMP 569 Artificial Intelligence (3)
PHYS 510 Advanced Image Analysis Techniques (3)
Electives - 15 Units*
(Choose 5 from the following)
MATH 511 Functional Analysis (3)
MATH 513 Advanced Algebra (3)
MATH 555 Actuarial Sciences (3)
MATH 565 Research in Mathematics Education (3)
MATH 582 Number Theory and Cryptography (3)
MATH 584 Algebraic Geometry and Coding Theory (3)
MATH 587 Markov Chains and Markov Processes (3)
MATH 588 Stochastic Analysis (3)
MATH 581 Mathematical Methods in Artificial Intelligence (3)
COMP 520 Advanced Database Systems (3)
COMP 524 Security (3)
COMP 529 Network Computing (3)
COMP 549 Human-Computer Interaction (3)
COMP 550 Object-Oriented Software Engineering (3)
COMP 569 Artificial Intelligence (3)
COMP 571 Biologically Inspired Computing (3)
COMP 572 Neural Networks (3)
COMP 575 Multi-Agent Systems (3)
COMP 578 Data Mining (3)
PHYS 546 Pattern Recognition (3)
*other graduate or junior/senior courses may be included with advisors approval
Emphasis (6 units)
MATH 597 Master Thesis (0-6)
OR
MATH 598 Master Project (0-6)
International Students (For F-1 Visa)
If you need to apply for the F-1 visa in order to enter the U.S., please visit the following web site for the international application procedure at http://ext.csuci.edu/international/. You can also contact the Center for International Affairs at international@csuci.edu via e-mail.
Admissions
Applicants are expected to hold a BS degree in mathematics. However students with other degrees (or equivalent coursework) may be considered and admitted conditionally (subject to completing relevant undergraduate mathematics courses). Applicant must hold a GPA of at least a 3.0 in Mathematical Sciences. If applicant does not have the required GPA, conditional admission may be available on a limited bases. GRE scores are recommended but not required for those who have a GPA of 3.0 or over. At least two letters of recommendations from academia or professional supervisors also required.
Apply to the MS in Mathematics program
To apply to the MS in Mathematics program first you must apply through CSU Mentor at http://www.csumentor.edu/
After submitting your application through CSU Mentor, you must apply to the program by submitting all materials listed in our MS in Mathematics Application Checklist (PDF, 135.3 KB)
The MS in Mathematics program requires two letters of recommendation. You may use our Letter of Recommendation form (PDF, 69.2 KB) or have your recommenders write a general recommendation letter.
Please submit all materials to our Extended University office at:
CSU Channel Islands Extended University
Sage Hall 2109
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Deadlines
For domestic students:
Deadline to apply for spring 2012 has passed.
Deadline to apply for fall 2012 is June 1, 2012
For international students:
Deadline to apply for spring 2012 has passed.
Deadline to apply for fall 2012 is July 1, 2012
Contact Information
For General Information:(805) 437-2748
msmath@csuci.edu
Dr. Cindy Wyels
Director, MS in Mathematics Program
(805) 437-3260
cynthia.wyels@csuci.edu
For more detailed information, please visit the MS in Mathematics website: http://math.csuci.edu/masters/
