The Master of Arts in Math program offers scholarly instruction in mathematics through computing and mathematical theories and applications, extensive research, and upgrading modern trends on mathematics.
Master of Science in Math
The Master of Science in Math program offers scholarly instruction in mathematics through computing and mathematical theories and applications, extensive research, and upgrading modern trends on mathematics.
Graduates of this program can secure senior positions as educators, researchers, programmers or analysts.
Basic Courses
- Life and Works of St. La Salle
- Research in Mathematics
Core Courses (15 units)
- Abstract Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Combinatorial Geometry
Electives (12 units)
- Set Theory
- Number Theory
- Design Theory
- Graph Theory
- Numerical Analysis
- Topology
- Elem. Probability Theory
- Linear Programming
Additional Requirements
- Graduate Seminar
- Comprehensive Exam
- Thesis
General Policies
- Must be a graduate of APM/BS/BSE major in Math, or any related degree.
- Non-AB/BS/BSE Math graduates must have earned 12 units of any of the following bridging courses: Trigonometry, College Algebra, Linear Algebra, Analytic Geometry, or Differential Calculus.
- Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or its equivalent in the undergraduate course.
- Pass the psychometric exam conducted by the Center for Students Admissions (CSA).
- Accomplish and submit the following
For New Applicants:
- Application for Admissions (2 copies); Download here
- TOR (1 orig,; 1 photocopy) and diploma (2 photocopies; original copy must be presented for verification purposes);
- *Two recommendation letters from employer or former professors;
- NSO Birth certificate (2 photocopies);
- NSO marriage certificate- for married female applicant (2 photocopies);
- *Certificate of employment, if employed;
- 3 pcs. passport-sized pictures
- *Resume with research plan;
- College/MS/MA Diploma (2 photocopies);
For DLSU-D graduates
- Application for Admissions form;
- TOR (1 original and 1 photocopy) and diploma (2 photocopies; original copy must be presented for verification purposes);
Other requirements for foreign student applicants:
- Satisfy all the Admissions requirements given by CSA.
- Pay to the University’s Accounting Office the Admissions fee of $500 for both permanent resident alien and transient alien.
- Pass the English proficiency test for non- English speaking applicants.
- The maximum residency for master’s program shall be seven (7) years including thesis writing.
- A student is allowed to file a leave of absence (LOA) for a semester, renewable for another semester. However, this LOA is counted in his maximum residency.
- A course taken from another school with similar or the same description may be credited in the graduate program upon the recommendation of the Director of COS Graduate Studies and approval of the Dean of the COS. A maximum of fifteen (12) units shall be credited.
- An ‘In Progress’ grade is given to a graduate student who failed to comply or submit course work requirements within one school year. Failure to complete within the specified time would mean a grade of 0.0.
- A student who has already earned more than 50% of his/her academic subjects shall not be allowed to shift.