Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for
the application of mathematics in industry and scientific
research. Emphasized are continuous modeling,
cryptology and information security, biostatistics, and
financial mathematics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (or equivalent coursework) with
at least 3.0 GPA (or equivalent),
three letters of recommendation documenting the applicant's
prior work in mathematics focusing on preparation and suitability for success in graduate-level mathematics courses,
a verbal-plus-quantitative general GRE score of at least 1000, computer competency, and approval of the departmental graduate committee.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
[1] Completion of at least two of the following Common Core courses:
MAA 5228 -- Introductory Analysis 1
MAS 5311 -- Introductory Abstract Algebra 1
STA 6326 -- Mathematical Statistics
with at least a 2.7 GPA.
[2] Earn 36 credits in courses pre-approved by the graduate advisor in mathematics with
at least 24 credits from the chosen track and at least 18 credits at the 6000-level excluding thesis credits.
[3] Successfully completion of an industrial internship or a
thesis involving at least 6 credits.
DEGREE TRACKS:
Biostatistics Track (30 credits):
Common core, five required courses, and three electives.
| Course |
Number |
Credits |
Required / Elective |
| |
|
|
|
| Mathematical Probability |
STA 6444 |
3 |
Required |
| Biostatistics |
STA 6176 |
3 |
Required |
| Regression Analysis |
STA 6208 |
3 |
Required |
| Generalized Linear Models |
STA 6236 |
3 |
Required |
| Survival Analysis & Clinical Trials |
STA 6177 |
3 |
Required |
| |
|
|
|
| Statistical Analysis for Environmental Sciences |
STA 6206 |
3 |
Elective |
| Applied Statistical Methods |
STA 6207 |
3 |
Elective |
| Topics in Probability and Statistics |
STA 6446 |
3 |
Elective |
| Analysis of Multivariate Data |
STA 6707 |
3 |
Elective |
| Survey Sampling |
STA 5225 |
3 |
Elective |
| Analysis of Categorical Data |
STA 6505 |
3 |
Elective |
| Applied Time Series |
STA 6857 |
3 |
Elective |
| Statistical Computing |
STA 6901 |
3 |
Elective |
Continuous Modeling Track (30 credits):
Common core, four required courses, and four electives.
| Course |
Number |
Credits |
Required / Elective |
| |
|
|
|
| Introductory Analysis 2 |
MAA 5229 |
3 |
Required |
| Ordinary Differential Equations |
MAP 6436 |
3 |
Required |
| Numerical Analysis |
MAT 6933 |
3 |
Required |
| Industrial Mathematics 1 |
MAT 6933 |
3 |
Required |
| |
|
|
|
| Industrial Mathematics 2 |
MAT 6933 |
3 |
Elective |
| Real Analysis 1 |
MAA 6306 |
3 |
Elective |
| Partial Differential Equations |
MAP 6436 |
3 |
Elective |
| Control Theory & Applications |
MAP 6436 |
3 |
Elective |
| Introduction to Dynamical Systems 1 |
MAP 6208 |
3 |
Elective |
| Introduction to Dynamical Systems 2 |
MAP 6209 |
3 |
Elective |
| Advanced Linear Algebra |
MAT 6933 |
3 |
Elective |
| Numerical Methods for PDE's |
MAT 6933 |
3 |
Elective |
Cryptology Track (30 credits):
Common core, five required courses, and three electives.
| Course |
Number |
Credits |
Required / Elective |
| |
|
|
|
| Cryptography |
MAD 6477 |
3 |
Required |
| Cryptanalysis |
MAD 6478 |
3 |
Required |
| Coding Theory |
MAD 6136 |
3 |
Required |
| Algebraic Number Theory |
MAS 6215 |
3 |
Required |
| Analysis of Algorithms |
COT 6401 |
3 |
Required |
| |
|
|
|
| Computer Networks |
CEN 5502 |
3 |
Elective |
| Computability and Complexity |
COT 5410 |
3 |
Elective |
| Combinatorics 1 |
MAD 6203 |
3 |
Elective |
| Combinatorics 2 |
MAD 6204 |
3 |
Elective |
| Introductory Cryptography |
MAT 5932 |
3 |
Elective |
| Information Theory |
EEL 6522 |
3 |
Elective |
| Computer Data Security |
COP 6855 |
3 |
Elective |
| Computational Group Theory |
MAT 6933 |
3 |
Elective |
Financial Mathematics Track (30 credits):
Common core, four required courses, and four electives.
| Course |
Number |
Credits |
Required / Elective |
| |
|
|
|
| Mathematical Probability |
STA 6444 |
3 |
Required |
| Stochastic Calculus |
STA 6446 |
3 |
Required |
| Financial Mathematics 1 |
STA 6907 |
3 |
Required |
| Financial Mathematics 2 |
STA 6908 |
3 |
Required |
| |
|
|
|
| Financial Management |
FIN 6207 |
3 |
Elective |
| Financial Markets |
FIN 6246 |
3 |
Elective |
| Portfolio Theory |
FIN 6525 |
3 |
Elective |
| Applied Statistical Methods |
STA 6207 |
3 |
Elective |
| Regression Analysis |
STA 6208 |
3 |
Elective |
| Topics in Stochastic Processes |
STA 6446 |
3 |
Elective |
| Statistical Computing |
STA 6901 |
3 |
Elective |
| Applied Time Series |
STA 6857 |
3 |
Elective |
| Numerical Methods in Finance |
STA 6909 |
3 |
Elective |
* As with all degree programs, the authoritative source for the degree requirements is the University Catalog that was in effect for the academic year in which the student entered the University. The information on this page does not supersede the Catalog.
For information about the PHD, MS, and AMST programs contact:
Prof. W.D. Kalies, Graduate Director
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades RD
Boca Raton, FL 33431