Mathematics Doctorate
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| Algebra | ||
| MATH 720 | Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 721 | Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 726 | Homological Algebra | 3 |
| Analysis | ||
| MATH 750 | Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 754 | Functional Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 756 | Harmonic Analysis | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics | ||
| MATH 760 | Ordinary Differential Equations I | 3 |
| MATH 784 | Partial Differential Equations I | 3 |
| Combinatorics | ||
| MATH 736 | Enumerative Combinatorics | 3 |
| MATH 737 | Algebraic Combinatorics | 3 |
| Geometry/Topology | ||
| MATH 746 | Topology I | 3 |
| MATH 747 | Topology II | 3 |
| Graduate Seminar | 3 | |
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Doctoral Research | 6 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | ||
- Subject to the approval of the supervisory committee, at most 12 of the required 42 credit hours may be earned in 600-level mathematics courses or in courses outside the Mathematics Department. Credits used to satisfy the requirements of a master's degree at NDSU may be included in the 90 credits hours required for the doctoral degree
- A student entering the doctoral program with a master's degree from another institution need only complete 60 credit hours to complete the Ph.D. degree. Half of these 60 credits must be in courses numbered 700-789.
- A grade of Ph.D. Pass in four written preliminary examinations offered by the department.
Admission and Application Requirements
Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page. In addition, the following are also required:
- A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 or equivalent in all advanced mathematics courses at the baccalaureate level
- Meet the English proficiency requirements for applicants