Program Overview

Mathematics and Statistics (MA, MSc) Degree Program

The Mathematics and Statistics (MA, MSc) degree program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in mathematical sciences, enabling them to tackle complex problems in various fields.

Program Overview

An advanced degree in the mathematical sciences allows students to apply mathematical expertise to their chosen field of interest. The program offers a choice of supervisor from among over thirty faculty members with strong research profiles in a broad range of areas of mathematics and statistics. Concordia's association with ALGANT, the ISM, the CRM, and MITACS provides opportunities for advanced courses at other Quebec universities, as well as internships and collaborative projects in Canada and abroad.

Program Structure

The program requires fully-qualified candidates to complete a minimum of 45 credits. There are two options:

• Mathematics and Statistics MA/MSc with Thesis (Option A)
• Mathematics and Statistics MA/MSc without Thesis (Option B)

Mathematics and Statistics MA/MSc with Thesis (Option A)

• 18 credits of coursework from the following categories:
  • Mathematics History and Methods Courses
  • Topology and Geometry Courses
  • Analysis Courses
  • Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics 600-level Courses
  • Applied Mathematics Courses
  • Algebra and Logic Courses
  • Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics 700-level Courses
• 27 credits: MAST 700 Thesis

Mathematics and Statistics MA/MSc without Thesis (Option B)

• 30 credits of coursework from the following categories:
  • Mathematics History and Methods Courses
  • Topology and Geometry Courses
  • Analysis Courses
  • Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics 600-level Courses
  • Applied Mathematics Courses
  • Algebra and Logic Courses
  • Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics 700-level Courses
• 15 credits: MAST 702 Project - Stage I, MAST 703 Project - Stage II, MAST 704 Project - Stage III, MAST 705 Project - Stage IV, MAST 706 Project - Stage V

Courses

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• Mathematics History and Methods Courses
  • MAST 651 The Contributions of Mathematics to Intellectual Life
  • MAST 652 Topics in Research in Mathematics Education
  • MAST 653 Topics in the Foundations of Mathematics
  • MAST 654 Topics in the History of Mathematics
• Topology and Geometry Courses
  • MAST 655 Topology
  • MAST 656 Differential Geometry
  • MAST 657 Manifolds
  • MAST 658 Lie Groups
• Analysis Courses
  • MAST 661 Topics in Analysis
  • MAST 662 Functional Analysis I
  • MAST 663 Introduction to Ergodic Theory
  • MAST 664 Dynamical Systems
  • MAST 665 Complex Analysis
  • MAST 666 Differential Equations
  • MAST 667 Reading Course in Analysis
  • MAST 668 Transform Calculus
  • MAST 669 Measure Theory
• Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics 600-level Courses
  • MAST 670 Mathematical Methods in Statistics
  • MAST 671 Probability Theory
  • MAST 672 Statistical Inference I
  • MAST 673 Statistical Inference II
  • MAST 674 Multivariate Analysis
  • MAST 675 Sample Surveys
  • MAST 676 Linear Models
  • MAST 677 Time Series
  • MAST 678 Statistical Consulting and Data Analysis
  • MAST 679 Topics in Statistics and Probability
• Applied Mathematics Courses
  • MAST 680 Topics in Applied Mathematics
  • MAST 681 Optimization
  • MAST 682 Matrix Analysis
  • MAST 683 Numerical Analysis
  • MAST 684 Quantum Mechanics
  • MAST 685 Approximation Theory
  • MAST 686 Reading Course in Applied Mathematics
  • MAST 687 Control Theory
  • MAST 688 Stability Theory
  • MAST 689 Variational Methods
• Algebra and Logic Courses
  • MAST 691 Mathematical Logic
  • MAST 692 Advanced Algebra I
  • MAST 693 Algebraic Number Theory
  • MAST 694 Group Theory
  • MAST 696 Advanced Algebra II
  • MAST 697 Reading Course in Algebra
  • MAST 698 Category Theory
  • MAST 699 Topics in Algebra
• Statistics and Actuarial Mathematics 700-level Courses
  • MAST 720 Survival Analysis
  • MAST 721 Advanced Actuarial Mathematics
  • MAST 722 Advanced Pension Mathematics
  • MAST 723 Portfolio Theory
  • MAST 724 Risk Theory
  • MAST 725 Credibility Theory
  • MAST 726 Loss Distributions
  • MAST 727 Risk Classification
  • MAST 728 Reading Course in Actuarial Mathematics
  • MAST 729 Selected Topics in Actuarial Mathematics

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with Honours in Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent
• Proficiency in English

Application Process

The application process involves reviewing the program's specific requirements and submitting a complete application by the deadline.

Tuition and Funding

Tuition and fees may depend on the student's status. Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs, including awards, teaching and research assistantships. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria.