Master of Science - Mathematics

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Program Description The Department offers graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Science or Ph.D. There are three M.S. degrees: M.S. in Mathematics, M.S. in Statistics, and M.S. in Data Science. The M.S. in Mathematics degree is available with two options: Mathematics and Mathematics Education. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered in Mathematics and Statistics. The Ph.D. in Mathematics is available with two emphases: Mathematics and Mathematics Education. The Ph.D. in Statistics is available with two emphases: Statistics and Statistics Education.The Department also offers a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics. The Master of Science degree in mathematics at Montana State University is designed to prepare students for further graduate work or for employment in academic, industrial, business, or government forums. Upon entrance, each student meets with the department's Graduate Program Committee to discuss career objectives and first year course work. During the second semester in the program each student forms a Graduate Committee and together, they outline the student's degree program.