Program Overview
Program Details
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Mathematical Sciences
Available
On campus
Description
Develop and conduct original, cutting-edge mathematical research that applies directly to real-world challenges with a Ph.D. in mathematics from Stevens. Here, you’ll enhance your expertise in mathematics foundations and complex mathematical models, and will learn how to effectively communicate that expertise through presentations and seminars.
Alongside a faculty mentor you choose from among our world-class experts, you’ll produce a dissertation that develops a significant result in mathematics, and its application. You’ll graduate from the program well-prepared for careers in academia, technology industries (pharmaceuticals, insurance, financial services, etc.), scientific and management consulting companies and military and government research labs.
Research Areas
- Algebraic Cryptography
- Computational Algebra
- Decision Making under Uncertainty
- Group Theory
- Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering
- Numerical Analysis
- Optimization
- Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
- Quantum Algorithms
- Reliability Theory
- Risk-Averse Optimization
- Statistical Learning
- Stochastic Modeling
- Statistics
Admission Requirements
Eligibility
We welcome applicants who hold a master’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or computer science (up to 30 credits may transfer to the Stevens Ph.D. program). Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in these fields who have demonstrated a solid mathematical and analytical orientation may apply directly to the doctoral program instead of the master’s program.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, from an accredited institution
- Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
- Statement of Purpose describing reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. degree, research areas of interest, and prior classroom and research experience in mathematics and that suggests one/two potential advisors from the Department.
- $60 non-refundable Application Fee
- Proof of English language proficiency
- A competitive GRE or GMAT score (Math Subject Test recommended) (required for both part-time and full-time applicants)
- Resume/CV
- Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.
Curriculum Overview
View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.
Fellowships & Assistantships
Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.
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Career Support
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