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Mathematics and Statistics, Ph.D. at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

Graduate Director, Statistics, Gengsheng “Jeff” Qin The faculty in the Georgia State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics view the disciplines as great unifying themes in our modern culture. Math/stats is a language, a science, an art form and a tool of tremendous power.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Mathematics and Statistics  |  Duration: Most full-time Ph.D. students complete the program in five years.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Domestic Applicants * Fall Semester – July 1 * Spring Semester – November 15 * Summer Semester – May 1 International Applicants * Fall Semester – April 15 * Spring Semester – October 15  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Each of the concentrations requires a minimum of 54 hours of coursework and at least 30 hours of dissertation research. Students must take four of the six following common core courses (12 credit hours): MATH 8110 Real Analysis I (3) MATH 8200 Advanced Matrix Analysis (3) MATH 8510 Applied Mathematics (3) STAT 8600 Probability Theory (3) STAT 8561 Linear Statistical Analysis I (3) MATH 9116 Teaching College Math Sciences (3) Visit the catalog for curriculum details.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of Purpose Three Letters of Recommendation Transcripts (one from each institution attended) Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (international applicants only) * * Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores For the Statement of Purpose, provide a statement of your educational background experience, preparation relevant to a graduate program in your chosen concentration and your research and career goals.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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