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M.A. in Mathematics
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In the 30-credit M.A. in Mathematics, students gain a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and develop skills in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis in order to succeed in a variety of professions. A master's degree in mathematics opens many doors to jobs in finance, technology, biomedicine and data analysis, among others. The master’s program also provides an excellent foundation for our Ph.D. program.
Jobs in math occupations are expected to grow 27 percent through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, and will add about 56,100 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is based on the expectation that businesses and government agencies will continue emphasizing the use of big data. Math salaries were on average $90,410 in 2019. Generous scholarships and financial aid are available for a limited time. Come to New York City to study and network with the best.
Program Highlights
- Gain a broader understanding of the mathematical fields, their interrelations and traditional applications
- Learn how to formalize difficult real-world problems, identify the core challenges and select the appropriate tools of analysis, as well as how to communicate large amounts of information in a rigorous and concise fashion
- Master skills and strategies in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis
- Prepare for careers in industry, finance, engineering, business, medicine and academia
- Gain industry experience through internships and research
- Benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities
- Build a foundation to keep yourself competitive in an ever-shifting job market
- STEM-OPT eligible
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M.A. in Mathematics
10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time or Part-Time
In the 30-credit M.A. in Mathematics, students gain a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and develop skills in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis in order to succeed in a variety of professions. A master's degree in mathematics opens many doors to jobs in finance, technology, biomedicine and data analysis, among others. The master’s program also provides an excellent foundation for our Ph.D. program.
Jobs in math occupations are expected to grow 27 percent through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, and will add about 56,100 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is based on the expectation that businesses and government agencies will continue emphasizing the use of big data. Math salaries were on average $90,410 in 2019. Generous scholarships and financial aid are available for a limited time. Come to New York City to study and network with the best.
Program Highlights
- Gain a broader understanding of the mathematical fields, their interrelations and traditional applications
- Learn how to formalize difficult real-world problems, identify the core challenges and select the appropriate tools of analysis, as well as how to communicate large amounts of information in a rigorous and concise fashion
- Master skills and strategies in mathematical modeling, numerical applications and data analysis
- Prepare for careers in industry, finance, engineering, business, medicine and academia
- Gain industry experience through internships and research
- Benefit from career support and professional networking opportunities
- Build a foundation to keep yourself competitive in an ever-shifting job market
- STEM-OPT eligible
Research
Work with faculty on specialized and applied research projects.
Current Research Areas
- Dynamics of systems with small degrees of freedom with emphasis on ergodicity, chaotic behavior, statistical properties
- Dynamics of systems with large and infinite degrees of freedom with emphasis on statistical and thermodynamical properties
- Dynamics of celestial bodies, financial markets, and climate
- Applied noncommutative geometry and materials science
- Applied operator algebras and dynamical systems
- Differential geometry and partial differential equations
- Topological data analysis
- Quantum algorithms for quantum computers
Math Fellows
Join students and alumni from over 30 countries to work on pioneering research, citywide initiatives and new technologies that help to make the world smarter, safer and healthier.
Benefits
- Receive industry mentorship
- Showcase and publish your research at Katz School's annual Symposium on Science, Technology and Health
- Receive a generous tuition scholarship
Learn more about the Fellows Program.
B.A./M.A. Pathways Option
YU undergraduates can take up to 12 graduate credits that count toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. After completing the bachelor’s, students can finish the M.A. in Mathematics in just one more year.
- Admissions criteria: Junior in any undergraduate major with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and a minimum grade of B-plus in the prerequisite courses listed below. Students can begin taking graduate courses in their junior or senior year.
- Prerequisites for graduate coursework: Calculus I and II, Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra – all with a minimum grade of B-plus.
Learn more at www.yu.edu/pathways.
Internships and STEM-OPT
Gain industry experience in major companies, startups and the YU Innovation Lab through internships in the financial capital of the world -- New York -- that count toward your degree. Read more on the curriculum page or speak with an adviser.
Yeshiva University's master’s in mathematics is a STEM-approved degree. International students may be eligible for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT). The program also offers several opportunities for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
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Candidates must possess a bachelor's from an accredited college or university as well as the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of B+ or better:
- Calculus I and II
- Multivariable Calculus
- Linear Algebra
Application Information
Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines.
Questions? Schedule an appointment with an admissions director if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School.
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs.
All applicants are automatically considered for the STEM Fellows program. You do not need to submit any additional information.
Graduate Admissions
General Inquiries
Join our Community
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's from an accredited college or university as well as the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of B+ or better:
- Calculus I and II
- Multivariable Calculus
- Linear Algebra
Application Information
Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines.
Questions? Schedule an appointment with an admissions director if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School.
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs.
All applicants are automatically considered for the STEM Fellows program. You do not need to submit any additional information.
Program News
Welcome to Mathematics at Yeshiva University
M.A. and Ph.D. programs on-campus in New York City
Welcome to Mathematics at Yeshiva University
The Fractal Elegance of Space Dynamics
Read more about Dr. Edward Belbruno's study
The Fractal Elegance of Space Dynamics
In a study published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Dr. Edward Belbruno, a professor in the Katz School’s M.A. in Mathematics, delves deeply into the mysterious weak stability boundary, uncovering its fractal nature and its similarities to the famous Mandelbrot set.
Study Examines Interconnected Networks
Read more about Bo Tong's study
Study Examines Interconnected Networks
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have revealed crucial insights into how failures spread in interconnected networks, offering new hope for managing systemic risks in various fields, from finance to infrastructure.
Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit
Read more about Edward Belbruno's study
Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit
Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.
NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices
Read more about Marian Gidea's work
NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices
The research, “Energy Growth, Dissipation, and Control in Hamiltonian Systems,” is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design.
Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk
Read about Ariella Mermelstein's research
Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk
An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.
Read the story in the Katz School blog.
Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy
Read more about Samuel Akingbade
Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy
With the help of an NSF grant, Katz School mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade is researching the mathematical possibility of continuously capturing energy derived from small amounts of vibration in human and natural activity.
NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids
Read more about the recent paper
NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids
Three Katz School mathematics and physics researchers have developed a theoretical framework for predicting the possible shapes and gravitational fields of asteroids.
Welcome to Mathematics at Yeshiva University
M.A. and Ph.D. programs on-campus in New York City
Welcome to Mathematics at Yeshiva University
The Fractal Elegance of Space Dynamics
Read more about Dr. Edward Belbruno's study
The Fractal Elegance of Space Dynamics
In a study published in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Dr. Edward Belbruno, a professor in the Katz School’s M.A. in Mathematics, delves deeply into the mysterious weak stability boundary, uncovering its fractal nature and its similarities to the famous Mandelbrot set.
Study Examines Interconnected Networks
Read more about Bo Tong's study
Study Examines Interconnected Networks
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have revealed crucial insights into how failures spread in interconnected networks, offering new hope for managing systemic risks in various fields, from finance to infrastructure.
Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit
Read more about Edward Belbruno's study
Study Finds Planets Can Be Trapped in Sun's Orbit
Objects from interstellar space, such as rogue planets and asteroids, can become permanently trapped in the Sun’s orbit as a result of the combined gravitational effects of the Sun and the entire Milky Way galaxy, according to a study by researchers in the Katz School’s Mathematical Sciences program and at NASA.
NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices
Read more about Marian Gidea's work
NSF Grant Funds Study of Energy Harvesting Devices
The research, “Energy Growth, Dissipation, and Control in Hamiltonian Systems,” is supported by a three-year $300,000 National Science Foundation grant, which was awarded in July to investigate dynamical systems, including applications to energy harvesting, celestial mechanics and space mission design.
Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk
Read about Ariella Mermelstein's research
Alumna's Study: Heavier Dialysis Patients at Risk
An epidemiological study of dialysis patients conducted at the Renal Research Institute with the Katz School of Science and Health found that current recommendations for ultrafiltration in hemodialysis therapy may put heavier patients at greater risk of death.
Read the story in the Katz School blog.
Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy
Read more about Samuel Akingbade
Student Modeling Unusual Kind of Natural Energy
With the help of an NSF grant, Katz School mathematics Ph.D. candidate Samuel Akingbade is researching the mathematical possibility of continuously capturing energy derived from small amounts of vibration in human and natural activity.
NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids
Read more about the recent paper
NSF Study Measures Gravity on Asteroids
Three Katz School mathematics and physics researchers have developed a theoretical framework for predicting the possible shapes and gravitational fields of asteroids.
