M.Sc. Degree as an Exit
Alternative pathway for PhD students to obtain a Master's degree
M.Sc. in Mathematics will be awarded to students who are either unable to pass the comprehensive exam or choose to discontinue their studies at KFUPM, provided they meet the following requirements:
Requirements
Completion of 30 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
Successfully defending an MS thesis (MATH 610).
The student does NOT have an MS degree from KFUPM (in Mathematics).
M.Sc. Exit Degree Plan
1
First Semester
| Course | Title | LT | LB | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH xxx | Course from Major Area Major | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH xxx | Course from Minor Area Minor | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Free Elective Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2
Second Semester
| Course | Title | LT | LB | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH xxx | Course from Major Area Major | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH xxx | Course from Minor Area Minor | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Free Elective Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
3
Third Semester
| Course | Title | LT | LB | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH xxx | Course from Major Area Major | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH xxx | Course from Major Area Major | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Free Elective Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 699 | Seminar | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Written Comprehensive Exam
4
Fourth Semester
| Course | Title | LT | LB | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH xxx | Course from Major Area Major | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH 610 | MS Thesis Thesis | 0 | 0 | IP |
5
Fifth Semester
| Course | Title | LT | LB | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 610 | MS Thesis Thesis | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Total Program Credits
36 Credit Hours