Mathematics (MSc)

The Thesis option is normally completed in 6 consecutive academic terms. Thesis students must complete the following:

• MA680: Mathematical Modelling in Finance and Science
• MA699: Master’s Thesis
• Three additional approved courses (1.5 credits)

For the thesis option, at most 0.5 credits at the 500 level may be counted towards the program credit requirement.

The Project option is normally completed in 3 to 4 consecutive academic terms. Project students must complete the following:

• MA680: Mathematical Modelling in Finance and Science
• MA695: Major Research Project
• Five additional approved courses (2.5 credits)

For the project option, at most 1.5 credits at the 500 level may be counted towards the program credit requirement.

The Coursework option is normally completed in 3 to 4 consecutive academic terms. Coursework students must complete the following:

• MA693: Graduate Seminar
• Eight additional approved courses (4.0 credits)

For the course-based option, at most 2.0 credits at the 500 level may be counted towards the program credit requirement.

• MA504: Introduction to Complex Analysis
• MA505: Ordinary Differential Equations
• MA507: Numerical Analysis
• MA517: Number Theory
• MA523: Introduction to Groups and Rings
• MA538: Graph Theory
• MA550: Real Analysis
• MA555: Continuous and Discrete Transformations
• MA570: Financial Mathematics in Discrete Time
• MA571: Computational Methods for Data Analysis
• MA572: Introduction to Optimization
• MA618: Differential Geometry
• MA619: Variational and Geometric Methods in Applied Mathematics
• MA622: Advanced Linear Algebra
• MA625: Group Theory
• MA632: Optimization
• MA635: Game Theory
• MA650: Measure and Integration
• MA651: Stochastic Analysis
• MA655: Advanced Partial Differential Equations and Applications
• MA660: Dynamical Systems
• MA664: Mathematical Biology
• MA670: Financial Modelling and Derivative Pricing in Continuous Time
• MA671: Computational Methods in Finance
• MA675: Ring, Field and Galois Theory
• MA677: Quantitative Financial Risk Management
• MA680: Seminar in Mathematical Modelling in Finance and Science
• MA685: Directed Studies
• MA686: Special Topics (topics depend on students' interests)
• MA693: Graduate Seminar

• ST544: Introduction to Experimental Design and Survey Sampling
• ST559: Intermediate Probability Theory
• ST561: Theory of Statistics
• ST562: Regression Analysis
• ST662: Advanced Regression Analysis
• ST663: Computational Statistics
• ST673: Financial Data Analysis
• ST674: Monte Carlo and Simulation Methods
• ST690: Stochastic Processes
• ST691: Survival Analysis
• ST692: Time Series Analysis
• ST694: Statistical Learning

• MA695: Major Project
• MA699: Master's Thesis

• A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in mathematics or a related field that includes courses in advanced calculus, basic probability and statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations.
• A minimum B+ average in your final year of undergraduate study and a cumulative B+ average in all mathematics and statistics courses.
• In the application process you must submit transcripts of all postsecondary education, complete or incomplete, a statement of your research interests and a writing sample. In addition, you must arrange for two referees to write letters for you.

Below are the application deadlines based on the entry term and program option you are applying to. International applicants who are intersested in undertaking a thesis or a major research project should apply for a fall term start.

Complete applications for Thesis, Project, and Coursework Streams received by the first consideration date will be evaluated for early admission offers. We will continue to adjudicate applications until the application deadline or until the program is full. If you meet the requirements, please submit your application as early as possible. Only complete applications will be assessed for admissibility.

After you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration and Information System (LORIS).

Please note, the application process and the uploading of supplemental documentation, which includes references, typically takes two weeks. It is in your interest to apply early.

An application for admission to our MSc program in Mathematics must include:

• The Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. Documents must be dated within the past six months.
• A completed statement of intent.
• A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
• A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a paper written for a senior undergraduate course.
• Completed reference forms. Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.
• A completed Authorization of Information Release (AIR) form is required if you have engaged the services of an education agent/agency. Upload it to your application checklist when you identify your agent in the OUAC application. Visit Step 2 for more information about the AIR.

Visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to LORIS.