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Prerequisites once again vary depending on institution and it is important to check requirements with specific schools of interest. For most schools it is ideal to have courses in real analysis, abstract algebra, linear algebra, complex analysis, and differential equations. It is important to complete sequences as well, i.e. Advanced Calculus I, and II.

Prerequisites and Recommended Coursework for FSU's Graduate Programs

Pure Math :

  • Calculus Sequence

  • Applied Linear Algebra I

  • Abstract Algebra I, and II

  • Advanced Calculus I, and II

  • Elementary Topology I

  • Complex Variables



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Biomathematics:

  • Calculus Sequence

  • Ordinary Differential Equations

  • Applied Linear Algebra I

  • Partial Differential Equations I, and II

  • Intro to Math Stats I (Statistics)

  • Programming I (Computer Science)

  • General Genetics (Biology)

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Applied Math:

  • Calculus Sequence

  • Ordinary Differential Equations

  • Applied Linear Algebra I

  • Partial Differential Equations I and II

  • Advanced Calculus I

  • Numerical Analysis I

  • Programming I (Computer Science)

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Financial Math:

  • Calculus Sequence

  • Ordinary Differential Equations

  • Partial Differential Equations I, and II

  • Applied Linear Algebra I

  • Intro to Math Stat I (Statistics)

  • Programming I (Computer Science)

  • Advanced Calculus I, and II (PhD Applicants)

Additional Math Topics:

Certain topics of applied mathematics prove particularly desirable in both industry and academia. Students might consider adding a few of these topics to their course of study.​

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  • Algorithms

  • Discrete Mathematics

  • Data Science & Machine Learning

  • Numerical Analysis

  • Differential Equations

  • Optimization

Industry Specific Knowledge:

If a student has a particular field of interest in mind, consider a minor in that discipline. Every field uses mathematics in some context, but here are a few minors that pair well with a mathematics major.

  • Computer Science

  • Physics/Astrophysics

  • Biology

  • Economics

  • Business

  • Statistics

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