Students in the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics program can take 24 credit hours from a list of specific courses to receive the Financial Mathematics Certificate. This certificate provides the academic training for students who want to pursue a career in the financial industry.
Students must be admitted in the MS Applied Mathematics program and can add the certificate to the degree by petition. Please visit the Graduate Admissions website for full requirements.
Successful completion of two more courses in financial mathematics or relevant areas with the prior approval of the graduate advisor.
Scholastic Requirements
Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in all course work to be considered in good standing. Students not in good standing cannot receive a graduate degree or certificate. Graduate students who receive grades of C+ or lower in 12 or more semester hours of course work attempted for graduate credit are ineligible for any advanced degree at this institution. Semester hours of “U” grades in S/U-graded courses apply toward the above 12-hour total. Any course with a grade of C+ or lower will need to be retaken.