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Mathematics & Statistics

Introduction

http://math.georgetown.edu

Georgetown University, through its Department of Mathematics, offers a unique masters degree in mathematics and statistics. The program culminates in an M.S. degree in Mathematics and Statistics.

The goal of this program is to prepare individuals for professional careers in areas which make use of mathematical and statistical techniques. Special emphasis will be given
to those mathematical areas which blend mathematical analysis with statistics or probability. Some typical areas are signal analysis, financial mathematics, computational
sciences, biostatistics and data mining. Individuals who complete the program will be able to pursue careers, especially in the Washington DC metro area, which are related to exciting fields such as defense, financial planning and homeland security. The program is appropriate both for students who have recently completed degrees with significant mathematical or statistical emphasis and for mid-career professionals who seek professional advancement or a shift in career track.

The Masters Program in Mathematics and Statistics is accessible to anyone who holds an undergraduate degree with the equivalent of a mathematics minor (typically one year of
mathematics beyond calculus). The program offers the only professional degree on the eastern seaboard with close integration of mathematics and statistics and broad training.

There are four required core courses covering areas including differential equations, numerical methods, probability theory and statistics. Elective courses will treat areas of applied mathematics and statistics such as signal processing, partial differential equations, stochastic differential equations, regression methods and biostatistics.

Another unique feature of the program is the use of industrial internships and consulting workshops. These will be arranged through Washington DC metro area industries, government agencies and laboratories, as well as other client departments at Georgetown University.

The Department of Mathematics at Georgetown University is small and places high priority on teaching as well as research. Students will receive close personal attention from departmental faculty. Classes will be offered on Georgetown University’s Main Campus and elsewhere in the metro area. The program accommodates the needs of part-time students who live or work off-campus. Classes meet once per week, typically in the late afternoon or early evening. Many employers offer tuition benefits to employees enrolled in a degree program. In addition, tuition payments may be tax-deductible.

Members of the Mathematics Department (http://math.georgetown.edu/) and the staff of Georgetown University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (http://grad.georgetown.edu/) will be happy to provide further help and information.

More information about the program will be found in the sections listed below, as well as on the departmental website located at:

http://math.georgetown.edu/grad/main.htm

Fact Sheet

Degree offered: M.S.

Joint degrees offered: A.B./M.S. or B.S./M.S. (Accelerated 5 year program, GU undergraduates only)

Campus address:

Department of Mathematics
Georgetown University
Box 571233 (St. Mary's Hall - 3rd Floor)
3700 O Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20057-1233

Telephone: (202) 687-6214
Fax: (202) 687-6067

Department e-mail: msmathstat@georgetown.edu (graduate program inquiries)

Department Website: http://math.georgetown.edu

Department Chair: James Sandefur

Director of Graduate Studies: Hans Engler

Size of program: 50-60 students

Credits required: 30 credits.

Part-time Option: Yes, contact department for details.

Department URL

http://math.georgetown.edu

Degree Requirements

The minimum credit hour requirement for the degree is 30 credits. There is no thesis requirement and there are no qualifying or comprehensive exams.

Each student must take four required courses and four elective courses in Mathematics and Statistics. These courses are at the heart of the program. All core and elective courses are three credits.

The four required courses are Deterministic Mathematical Models (matrix models and differential equations), Numerical Methods (numerical analysis and simulation methods), Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics. These courses will be offered once every academic year.
Elective courses include Partial Differential Equations, Optimization, Mathematics of Signal Processing, Introduction to Financial Mathematics, Regression Methods and Analysis of Variance, Design of Experiments, Introduction to Biostatistics, Data Mining, and others. These will be offered on a rotating schedule. Each year, six elective courses will be offered. There are also graduate courses offered by other departments at Georgetown University that may count as electives. This list and the course names are subject to change.

In addition, students have the opportunity to take courses or course components that will expose them to applications of mathematics.

Students must take one course in a nonmathematical science that will expose them to issues and methods in that area. These courses use mathematical modeling, advanced statistical, or mathematical techniques for data analysis. Examples include X-Ray Crystallography (Chemistry), Topics in Finance (Economics), Intro to Computational Linguistics (Linguistics), Functional Imaging and Cognition (Neurosciences), or Nonequlibrium Kinetics (Physics). This list is subject to change.
Statistical Consulting Practicum and Applied Mathematics Clinic (2 credits). Students will solve mathematical and statistical problems for clients from the Georgetown campus and from off-campus. An important aspect will be communication with clients.
Internship (2 credits). Students are expected to spend a substantial amount of time (the equivalent of six to eight weeks) in a professional environment off campus that is related to their graduate training. Documented prior experience with quantitative work in a professional environment or two additional credits in the consulting clinic may be substituted.

Entering students are expected to be familiar with single and multivariable calculus and with linear algebra. Additional mathematical experience at the undergraduate level is desired. This may include additional upper division courses in mathematics and statistics or suitable courses in economics, computer science, physics, engineering.

Admissions

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Spring 2010: October 1, 2009

Fall 2010: April 1, 2010

(For scholarship consideration, earlier application submission is strongly encouraged.)

Please read the complete admissions information found on the Graduate School website at: http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/admissions.cfm

Apply to this graduate program using our online application form, located at: http://grad.georgetown.edu/pages/apply_online.cfm

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application Materials required:

Application Form
Non-refundable Application Fee
Statement of Purpose
Official Transcripts (all prior institutions)
Official Recommendations (3)
TOEFL/IELTS (please see below)

Admission requirements include three letters of recommendation, an academic statement of purpose, standardized tests (see below) and an application fee.

Official hard copy transcripts should be mailed to the following address:

GRE - GRADUATE RECORD EXAM

Results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are not required for admission to this program, however, scores can be sent as supplemental information for review if the GRE has been taken by the student. Information on registering to take the GRE can be found at: http://www.gre.org/ttindex.html

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: TOEFL / IELTS

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction (please note that applicants receiving degrees at universities in U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, are required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS unless the primary language of instruction at the institution is English). All other applicants must achieve at least a minimum score on either the TOEFL or IELTS test. Test scores must be received by the application deadline date. Applicants should allow six to eight weeks from the test date for the reporting of scores to the institution. Applications will not be considered without GRE or TOEFL/IELTS scores.

TOEFL:

550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based tests)

80 (iBT test)

http://www.ets.org/toefl/

IELTS: A minimum score of 7.0 from the International English Language Testing System. IELTS Information: http://www.ielts.org/article1.aspx

Faculty

Department of Mathematics faculty listing can be found at: http://www.georgetown.edu/departments/math/faculty.htm

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions, as well as class schedules and other information about Mathematics & Statistics course offerings can be found on the University Registrar's course site located at: http://explore.georgetown.edu/courses/index.cfm?Action=List&ProgramID=52