Graduate Programs
With more than 20 faculty actively involved in research and dedicated to excellence in mentoring and teaching students, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a great place to pursue your advanced degree. The department offers full and part-time graduate programs: A Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, a Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences program, and a Ph.D. in Systems Modeling and Analysis. Our graduate courses are small in size and personal in nature.
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Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics
The Certificate in Applied Statistics is appropriate for working professionals in government agencies and the financial sector who want to advance their careers by acquiring new skills and learning new topics in applied statistics.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The M.S. program is flexible and is designed to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of interests, backgrounds and career plans. Subject areas of strength include applied mathematics, biomathematics and discrete mathematics.
Ph.D. in Systems Modeling and Analysis
The doctoral program focuses on the development of the mathematical and computational skills used to model and analyze real-world systems. Faculty and students engage and collaborate to contribute to the knowledge base used in the fields of science, medicine, business and engineering.
Accelerated B.S. and M.S.
The accelerated B.S. and M.S. program allows qualified students to earn both the B.S. in mathematical sciences and the M.S. in mathematical sciences with a minimum of five years by completing approved graduate courses during the senior year of their undergraduate program.
Financial Assistance
Each year the department has a number of graduate assistantships available for full-time graduate students. These carry a stipend and remission of tuition. Assignments may include teaching your own course, being a teaching assistant, or grading. Students who would like to be considered for financial support should apply as early as possible.
The deadline for applying for financial assistance for the fall semester is March 1 and the deadline for the spring semester is October 1.
Visit the VCU Graduate School Funding Opportunities page for full information on how to finance your graduate studies.