College
of Natural, Applied and Health
Sciences
M.S. in Computing, Statistics, and Mathematics
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Francine Abeles
Science Bldg. (C) 229,
(908) 737-3701/3714
fabeles@kean.edu
The Master of Science program in Computing, Statistics and Mathematics at Kean University is designed to prepare students to engage in professional activities in mathematics, statistics and computing in business, government, industry and higher education. The concentrations focus on the use of mathematical tools to solve problems arising in applications of mathematics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- 24-27 credits in undergraduate prerequisites: Calculus through Multivariable Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Programming in a high level language through data structures. Students lacking some of the above prerequisites may, with advisement, enroll in undergraduate courses to fulfill the requirements.
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) - General Test
- Two letters of recommendation
- Departmental interview may be required
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 33 credits
- Research Component
REQUIRED COURSES 21 credits
- MATH 5110 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3
- MATH 5200 Linear Algebra 3
- MATH 5520 Probability 3
- MATH 5505 Applied Statistical Analysis 3
- MATH 5610 Research/Project Seminar 3
- CPS 5910 Computer Simulation of Models 3
- CPS 5960 Operations Research: Models and Algorithms 3
CONCENTRATION COURSES 9 credits.
Select three courses from one concentration
Statistical Concentration
- MATH 5510 Multiple Regression Analysis 3
- MATH 5515 Experimental Design 3
- MATH 5525 Quality Control 3
- MATH 5530 Applied Multivariate Analysis 3
- MATH 5540 Actuarial Mathematics 3
Computing Concentration
- CPS 5920 Database Systems 3
- CPS 5921 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining 3
- CPS 5930 Operating System Concepts 3
- CPS 5931 Network System Applications 3
- CPS 5940 Concepts of Artificial Intelligence 3
- CPS 5970 Web Programming 3
- CPS 5980 Computer and Network Security 3
- CPS 5990 Special Topics in Computer Science 3
- MATH 5620 Mathematics, Randomness and Linguistics 3
Mathematics Concentration
- MATH 5300 Geometry 3
- MATH 5400 Principles of Mathematical Analysis 3
- MATH 5410 Partial Differential Equations 3
- CPS 5900 Numerical Analysis 3
- MATH 5420 Applied Complex Variables 3
ELECTIVE 3 credits.
Select one of the following courses or an additional course from any of the above concentrations
- MATH 5155 Logic 3
- MATH 5220 Modern Algebra 3
- MATH 5310 Topological Structures 3
- MATH 5600 Special Topics in Mathematics 3
- CPS 5950 Software Engineering 3
Total 33 Credits