MA in Mathematics

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Mathematics plays an essential part in every area of modern technology. Recognizing this diverse and important role of mathematics, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a flexible Master of Arts in Mathematics graduate program built on a core of required courses and a wide range of specialized electives. The MA in Mathematics is ideal for those who have completed undergraduate coursework through multivariate calculus and linear algebra, and is a gateway to a multitude of in-demand careers and entrance to top PhD programs.

Students may complete their degree on a full or part-time basis, and have the flexibility to take elective courses in the MS in Applied Statistics program.

We also offer Graduate and Post-Master's Certificates in Math.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Career Outcomes

Students work closely with their advisors to select courses to best match their career aspirations. With a mix of foundational courses and electives, graduate students in Mathematics at 棉花糖直播 are prepared to gain entry into top PhD programs or advance in the career of their choice. Recent graduates of the program have embarked on careers such as:

Actuarial and accounting firms
The pharmaceutical industry
Systems analyst
Operations research
Secondary school teaching

Curriculum

Degree Requirements

Each student is required to complete 30 credit hours including:

MAT 7660 Linear Algebra
MAT 9000 Graduate Math Seminar (3 credits): Supervised study of selected topics in mathematics with presentations by individual students. This course is generally taken at the end of the program.
At least one course in pure mathematics (such as: MAT 7600- Advanced Calculus, MAT 7610 - Complex Analysis, MAT 8650- Abstract Algebra, MAT 8700 - Topology, MAT 7770 - Number Theory, MAT 8600 - Real Analysis).
Electives: up to four courses may be chosen from Statistics courses (such as: MAT 7404 - Statistical Methods, MAT 8400 - Statistical Theory, etc.).聽

Courses

MAT 7290聽- Geometry
MAT 7300聽- History of Mathematics
MAT 7305聽- Technology in the Teaching of Math
MAT 7310聽- Topics in the Teaching of Math聽
MAT 7600聽- Advanced Calculus
MAT 7605聽- Topics in Analysis
MAT 7610聽- Complex Analysis
MAT 7660聽- Linear Algebra
MAT 7670聽- Mathematical Logic
MAT 7750聽- Numerical Analysis聽
MAT 7770聽- Number Theory
MAT 7780聽- Financial Mathematics
MAT 7790聽- Dynamical Systems & Chaos
MAT 8430聽- Operations Research
MAT 8435聽- Mathematical Modeling
MAT 8600聽- Real Analysis
MAT 8650聽- Abstract Algebra
MAT 8655聽- Topics in Algebra
MAT 8700聽- Topology聽
MAT 8705聽- Topics in Topology
MAT 8740聽- Applied Math聽
MAT 9000 -聽Seminar

Sample Courses of Study

Sample Programs

To help students who wish to choose courses with a particular interest or concentration in mind, the following sample programs have been drawn up:

Pre-PhD Training

MAT 7600 - Advanced Calculus
MAT 7605 - Topics in Analysis
MAT 7610 - Complex Analysis
MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
MAT 8600 - Real Analysis
MAT 8650 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 8655 - Topics in Algebra
MAT 8700 - Topology I
MAT 8705 - Topics in Topology

Junior College Teaching

MAT 7290 - Geometry
STAT 7404 - Statistical Methods I
MAT 7600 - Advanced Calculus
MAT 7605 - Topics in Analysis
MAT 7610 - Complex Analysis
MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
MAT 7670 - Mathematical Logic
MAT 8430 - Operations Research
MAT 8650 - Abstract Algebra
MAT 8655 - Topics in Algebra

Applied Mathematics

MAT 7600 - Advanced Calculus
MAT 7605 - Topics in Analysis
MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
MAT 7610 - Complex Analysis
MAT 7750 - Numerical Analysis I
MAT 7755 - Numerical Analysis II
MAT 8430 - Operations Research
MAT 8435 - Mathematical Modeling
MAT 8740 - Applied Math I
MAT 8745 - Applied Math II

Statistics, Probability and Operations Research

STAT 7404 - Statistical Methods I
STAT 7500 - Statistical Programming
MAT 7600 - Advanced Calculus
MAT 7605 - Topics in Analysis
MAT 7660 - Linear Algebra
MAT 7750 - Numerical Analysis I
STAT 8400 - Statistical Theory I
STAT 8401 - Statistical Theory II
MAT 8430 - Operations Research
MAT 8435 - Mathematical Modeling
STAT 8462 - Stochastic Processes

Tuition Discounts for Teachers

棉花糖直播 loves teachers! The University offers tuition discounts from 20% to 40% for current secondary school teachers. Our programs can be completed on a part-time basis, and each class meets once a week in the evenings.

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DEADLINES

March 1: For Fall admission with funding consideration

May 1: For Fall admission for international students without funding

August 1: For admission without funding for the fall

October 15: For Spring admission for international students without funding

December 1: For admission without funding for the spring

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A New Treatment for COVID-19 Approved for Emergency Use. This Applied Statistics Alum Is on the Team That Helped Make It Happen

Duane Stanton '19 MS, a statistical modeling expert with GlaxoSmithKline and a graduate of the 棉花糖直播 master鈥檚 program in Applied Statistics, assisted in preparing a new monoclonal antibody treatment for market.

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