MASTER
OF ARTS in PURE MATHEMATICS
MASTER
OF ARTS in
STATISTICS and APPLIED MATHEMATICS
MASTER OF ARTS in PURE
MATHEMATICS:
Admission Requirements
The general college admission requirements must be satisfied.
These include the Graduate Record Examination and two letters of recommendation.
The Department’s requirements are flexible. They are intended
to encourage students without a prior specialization in mathematics
to pursue a degree in mathematics.
Degree Requirements
Ten courses, 30 credits, chosen as described below
Four comprehensive examinations
Language competency
Core Curriculum (Five courses, 15 credits)
Algebra Core: Math 721 Modern Algebra I and
either Math 722 Modern Algebra II or
Math 725 Linear Algebra
Analysis Core: Math 746 Theory of Functions of a Real
Variable I and either Math 747 Theory
of Functions of a Real Variable II or Math 742 Theory
of Functions of a Complex Variable
Geometry and Topology Core: Math 750 Calculus on Manifolds
or Math 751 Topology
Electives (Five courses, 15 credits)
Fifteen credits in mathematics and statistics to constitute
a cohesive program. The student’s selection of elective courses
must have advisor approval. 600-level courses are intended as preparation.
Due to the rotation schedule, no 700 level course may be available to
a student. A limited number of 600-level courses may be used as electives.
This is to ensure that students graduate in a timely fashion.
Comprehensive Examinations
Students must complete comprehensive examinations in
four areas of mathematics during their final semester. Examinations
in algebra and analysis are required, and the other two topics can be
selected with an advisor's approval. A failed examination may be repeated.
After two failures the student must have the approval of a committee
formed by the department chair to review the case. The student may be
allowed to repeat the exam or may be required to leave the program.
Language Examination
Students must exhibit a working knowledge of a foreign
language by translating a mathematical passage into English.
For further information on the MA in Pure Mathematics, please contact
Prof. John Loustau: jloustau@msn.com
MASTER
OF ARTS in STATISTICS and APPLIED MATHEMATICS:
Admission Requirements
The general college admission requirements must be satisfied.
These include the Graduate Record Examination and two letters of recommendation.
In addition, the Department requires one semester of Linear Algebra
(Math 260) and one semester of Multivariate Calculus (Math 250). The
Department’s requirements are minimal. They are intended to encourage
students without a previous specialization in mathematics to pursue
a degree in statistics and applied mathematics.
Two program sequences are available for the MA in Statistics and Applied
Mathematics, Track I: Statistics and Track II: Applied Mathematics.
Track I: STATISTICS
Degree Requirements
Thirty credits (10 courses)*, chosen as described below:
Core Curriculum** (15 credits, 5 courses)
1. Stat 701 Advanced Probability I
2. Stat 702 Advanced Probability II
3. Stat 703 Mathematical Statistics
4. Stat 706 General Linear Models I
5. Stat 707 General Linear Models II
Electives (12 credits, 4 courses)
Twelve credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics,
or relevant areas of application, selected to constitute a cohesive
program. Typically, these courses are at the MATH 700 and/or STAT 700
level. Electives must be approved by the Graduate Statistics and Applied
Math Advisor.
Project (3 credits, 1 course)
Stat 790 Case Seminar
The student, guided by a member of the faculty, prepares a project in
statistics. The student presents the results to faculty and students
in a seminar during the student’s final semester. This replaces
the comprehensive examination requirement.
Students must exhibit a working knowledge of two useful computer
languages or data analysis packages. This replaces the foreign language
requirement.
For further information on the MA in Statistics, please contact
Professor Edward Binkowski: ebinkows@hunter.cuny.edu
Track II: APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Degree Requirements
Thirty credits (10 courses)*, chosen as described below:
Core Curriculum** (15 credits, 5 courses)
1. Math 601 Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences
2. Math 746 Theory of Functions of a Real Variable I
3. Stat 701 Advanced Probability I
4. Stat 702 Advanced Probability II
5. Stat 706 General Linear Models I
Electives (12 credits, 4 courses)
Twelve credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or relevant
areas of application, selected to constitute a cohesive program. Typically,
these courses are at the MATH 700 and/or STAT 700 level. Electives must
be approved by the Graduate Statistics and Applied Math Advisor.
Suggested electives are:
Math 642 Introduction to Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable
Math 654 Dynamical Systems and Chaos
Math 685 Numerical Methods
Math 747 Theory of Functions of a Real Variable II
Math 785 Advanced Numerical Methods
Stat 703 Mathematical Statistics
Stat 707 General Linear Models II
Stat 715 Time Series Analysis
Stat 722 Theory of Games
Stat 726 Theory of Models and Sampling
Stat 739 Bayesian Statistics
Stat 786 Visualization for Statistics and Applied Mathematics
Stat 787 Statistical Models for Spatial Data
Project (3 credits, 1 course)
Stat 490 Case Seminar
The student, guided by a member of the faculty, prepares a project in
applied mathematics. The student presents the results to faculty and
students in a seminar during the student’s final semester. This
replaces the comprehensive examination requirement.
Students must exhibit a working knowledge of two useful
computer languages or data analysis packages. This replaces the foreign
language requirement.
For further information on the MA in Applied Mathematics, please contact
Professor John Loustau: jloustau@msn.com
*The 30 credits (10 courses) must be approved by an advisor and constitute
a concentration.
** Courses already taken as an undergraduate will satisfy specific
course requirements but are not included in the 30 credit (10 courses)
total.
