Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)

Program Overview

Brock University's Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics offers advanced knowledge in Mathematics or Statistics, preparing students for doctoral studies or professional careers. The Mathematics specialization covers topics like cryptography, graph theory, and mathematical physics, while the Statistics specialization includes statistical inference, machine learning, and data science. Graduates may pursue careers in research, education, finance, or government agencies requiring logical reasoning and data analysis skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science program in Mathematics and Statistics at Brock University aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and expertise in these fields in preparation for doctoral studies or professional careers. Students can choose to specialize in Mathematics or Statistics.

Outline:

• Mathematics specialization covers:
• Cellular automata, discrete dynamical systems and complex networks
• Computational methods for solving algebraic and differential systems
• Cryptography
• Graph theory and algorithmic game theory
• Group and ring theory
• High-performance parallel computing
• Mathematical music theory
• Mathematical physics and general relativity
• Mathematics education
• Nonlinear functional analysis and applications to optimization,
• Probability and measure theory
• Solitons and integrability of partial differential equations
• Symmetry analysis and computer algebra applied to nonlinear
• Differential equations
• Statistics specialization (also including Data Science) encompasses:
• Statistical Inference Methods and Applications
• Computational methods and applications to stochastic models
• Convergence and Efficiency of Markov Chain Monte Carlo Algorithms
• Machine learning

Careers:

Potential career outcomes and opportunities for graduates of the MSc in Mathematics and Statistics program at Brock include:

• PhD programs inMathematics,Statistics, and related disciplines
• Education
• Careers in insurance, finance, software development, marketing, and other fields requiring logical reasoning, problem-solving, and qualitative analysis
• Research positions involving statistical, computational, modeling, and data analysis
• Positions in government agencies related to data statistics and analysis