Mathematics, MA


At a Glance: program details



Prepare to be a successful professional mathematician in business, industry or education. You'll receive a breadth of training that will broaden your knowledge in several fields of mathematics.

Spring admission is limited to students in the Accelerated Master's program.


Program Description

Degree Awarded: MA Mathematics

The MA program in mathematics is designed to increase students' mathematical knowledge beyond the traditional level of a bachelor's degree to prepare them for careers that require sophisticated mathematical skills.

Students may choose to specialize in applied mathematics, core mathematics, mathematics education or statistics through their course selections.


Degree Requirements

Curriculum Plan Options

  • 30 credit hours and 2 written comprehensive exams
  • 30 credit hours and a portfolio
  • 30 credit hours, a thesis and a written comprehensive exam

Required Core (3 credit hours)
APM 505 Applied Linear Algebra (3) or APM 506 Computational Methods (3) or MAT 543 Abstract Algebra I (3) or MAT 570 Real Analysis I (3)

Electives (21 or 27 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (0 or 6 credit hours)
MAT 599 Thesis (6)
portfolio (0)
two written comprehensive exams


Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution and have completed coursework in linear algebra (equivalent to ASU course MAT 342 or MAT 343) and advanced calculus (equivalent to ASU course MAT 371).

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. statement of education and career goals
  4. resume
  5. three letters of recommendation
  6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.


Flexible Degree Options

Accelerated program options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:

BS - Mathematics

Attain an extensive education in mathematics and a background focused in science and technology. A combination of mathematical skills and a strong background in the sciences is in high demand for a wide variety of STEM fields.

Website | Locations: TEMPE

BS - Computational Mathematical Sciences

Do you have a passion for math and a desire to apply it to practical challenges? As you discover applications of mathematics through the use of computational technology, you'll gain skills to solve today's most complex problems.

Website | Locations: TEMPE


Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.



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Application Deadlines

Fall

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type

Session A/C
In Person
December 10th
Final

Summer

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type

Session A/C
In Person
July 1st
Final


Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Arts program in mathematics possess sophisticated mathematical skills required for careers in many different sectors, including education, industry and government.

Potential career opportunities include:

  • finance and investment analyst
  • mathematician
  • mathematics professor or instructor
  • operations research analyst
  • statistician

Students also may pursue further graduate study in mathematics or statistics in preparation for an academic career.

Program Contact Information

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