MA Mathematics

Master of Arts in Mathematics

MA Mathematics or Master of Arts in Mathematics is a Post-Graduate Mathematics course. The Master of Arts in Mathematics course includes a comprehensive and thorough study of mathematics as a discipline at an advanced level. The syllabus is divided into four semesters of six months each. During the Mathematics course, many aspects are to be taken such as the art of proving theorems, from both the philosophical and aesthetic points of view, using examples such as non-Euclidean geometries, prime numbers, abstract groups, and uncountable sets. Emphasis will be placed on appreciating the beauty and variety of mathematical ideas.

The Master of Arts course in Mathematics will include a survey of important results and unsolved problems that motivate mathematical research. The master's degree course in Mathematics is a very valuable and important one due to its job-orienting nature and it is two years duration. Almost every college and university is offering this course mainly on a regular basis and maybe on a correspondence basis.

MA Mathematics Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed a graduation degree with Honours in Mathematics or Mathematics as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the recognized universities/colleges of the country.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and conduct an entrance examination to get admission to their MA (Mathematics) degree course.
• Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

MA Mathematics Syllabus

Syllabus of Mathematics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Mathematics Colleges

• Kakatiya University, Warangal
• St. Stephens College, Delhi
• Agarwal Junior College Wing- II (Co-ed), Faridabad
• Mahatma Gandhi University - Kerala, Kottayam

MA Mathematics Course Suitability

• Those who have the capability of analyzing and interpreting the resultant data, finding patterns, and drawing conclusions; skills in designing and conducting observational and experimental studies, and high-level IT skills developed using computer applications to support the subjects you study are the most suitable to go for this course.
• Second, candidates having the ability to approach problems in an analytical and rigorous way and to formulate theories and apply them to solve problems is also a good suit for it.
• Third, those who can present mathematical arguments and conclusions with accuracy and clarity and have advanced numeracy skills and the ability to handle and analyze large quantities of data also are suitable for it.

How is the MA Mathematics Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Arts in Mathematics degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics. Upon completion of this degree, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF exam; success in these exams makes teaching or research a good option.
• The Master of Arts in Mathematics degree is very helpful in attaining other degrees in accounting and statistics, such as ICWA, etc.
• After successfully completing the Master of Arts in Mathematics degree course, many job opportunities open in statistics, actuarial sciences, mathematical modeling, cryptography, computer sciences, etc.

MA Mathematics Employment Areas

• Business and Industry
• Banks and Investment Firms
• Colleges / Universities
• Central / State Government Departments
• Engineering Firms
• Insurance Agencies
• Research and Development Firms
• Schools

MA Mathematics Job Types

• Accountant
• Aerodynamics Specialist
• Computer Programmer
• Demographer
• Economist
• Loan Officer
• Mathematician
• Researcher
• Statistician
• Technical Writer
• Treasury Management Specialist

Advanced Course in MA Mathematics

• Ph.D. (Mathematics)