MA in Mathematics - Data Science in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis

University of Missouri-St. Louis | Saint Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 25,686
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

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.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics or in a field with significant mathematical content. Examples of such fields include computer science, data science, economics, engineering and physics. An applicant's record should demonstrate superior achievement in undergraduate mathematics.

Individuals may apply for direct admission to either the M.A. or Ph.D. program. Candidates for the M.A. degree may choose an emphasis in mathematics or data science. Students in the M.A. program who want to transfer to the Ph.D. program upon successful completion of 15 credit hours must fill out a new application through Graduate Admissions.
Two letters of recommendation
a. Letters of recommendations from persons qualified to evaluate the student's recent work are required. A third letter is
required to apply for an assistantship.
Official transcripts from all universities attended
a. Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree in mathematics or a field with significant mathematical content
before beginning the master's program.
Entrance examinations
a. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required only to apply for an assistantship
b. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally
accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
b. Students whose overall GPA is 2.75 to 2.99 may be admitted under some circumstances. An applicant's record should
demonstrate superior achievement in undergraduate mathematics.
IELTS - 6.5 , TOEFL -79

Tuition USD 25,686

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