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Master of Arts in Mathematics with a Data Science Focus
UMSL stands as the sole public institution in the St. Louis area providing an advanced data science degree at the graduate level. Opting for this specialization equips students with essential mathematical and statistical knowledge for data interpretation, predictive modeling, and machine learning implementations. They gain expertise in developing statistical frameworks using either R or Python, while mastering practical statistics and data examination techniques. Graduates emerge prepared to handle, interpret, draw insights from data, and construct computational statistical and machine learning systems.
Mathematics recognizes no limits. You shouldn't either.
Mathematics forms the basis for advanced reasoning and cultivates diverse analytical approaches. This might explain why renowned mathematician William Paul Thurston stated that mathematics transcends numerical values, formulas, calculations, or procedures: it's fundamentally about comprehension. The University of Missouri-St. Louis's Master of Arts in Mathematics program supports students from all walks of life who share a passion for mathematics in deepening their conceptual grasp.
UMSL's Mathematics and Statistics Department leads groundbreaking research in fields including data science, computational mathematics, topology, probability, and statistical analysis.
Numerous faculty members have earned global acclaim for their scholarly advancements.
The Math Academic Center offers complimentary personalized support to every student.
The Math Technology Learning Center serves as a dedicated facility where mathematics students can utilize study areas, complete digital assignments, access diverse learning materials, or receive guidance from instructors and teaching assistants.