MA IN MATHEMATICS
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
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 ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ 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
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.).Â
- MAT 7290Â - Geometry
- MAT 7300Â - History of Mathematics
- MAT 7305Â - Technology in the Teaching of Math
- MAT 7310Â - Topics in the Teaching of MathÂ
- MAT 7600Â - Advanced Calculus
- MAT 7605Â - Topics in Analysis
- MAT 7610Â - Complex Analysis
- MAT 7660Â - Linear Algebra
- MAT 7670Â - Mathematical Logic
- MAT 7750Â - Numerical AnalysisÂ
- MAT 7770Â - Number Theory
- MAT 7780Â - Financial Mathematics
- MAT 7790Â - Dynamical Systems & Chaos
- MAT 8430Â - Operations Research
- MAT 8435Â - Mathematical Modeling
- MAT 8600Â - Real Analysis
- MAT 8650Â - Abstract Algebra
- MAT 8655Â - Topics in Algebra
- MAT 8700Â - TopologyÂ
- MAT 8705Â - Topics in Topology
- MAT 8740Â - Applied MathÂ
- MAT 9000 -Â Seminar
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
¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ 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.