Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

• read, write, understand mathematical proofs, and construct mathematical proofs as appropriate.
• reason with and apply mathematical concepts, principles and methods; analyze and evaluate problems (both theoretical and practical) and plan strategies for their solution.
• work collaboratively with others on projects requiring mathematical knowledge and input, to function effectively in a professional workplace related to mathematics, or in a graduate program.
• Use theoretical knowledge in core areas to construct rigorous proofs of mathematical statements.
• Develop solutions for advanced problems, employing appropriate analytical and/or numerical techniques.
• Effectively present and explain mathematical arguments, in writing or orally.

This program offers students an opportunity to meet the full requirements of the BS and MS in a shorter time period than the separate degree programs. The students may complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Statistics in four years and the Master’s degree in Statistics  the fifth year.

Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must be a UMKC undergraduate student who has completed a minimum of 60 cumulative credit hours.
2. The applicant should complete the BS/MS application form and submit it to both the undergraduate (baniyaghoubm@umkc.edu) and graduate advisors (segal@umkc.edu).
3. The applicant must satisfactorily complete the following courses:
   1.  MATH 300 Linear Algebra I
   2. MATH 301 On Solid Ground: Sets and Proof, or any 400-level class that hasMATH 301  as a prerequisite. For instance, MATH 410 , MATH 420 , or MATH 402
   3. MATH 345 Ordinary Differential Equations
4. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
5. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in Math/Stat courses is required

B.S. Degree Requirements (total of 33 credit hours)

As listed below, there are 24 credit hours required undergraduate courses.

M.S. Degree Requirements (total of 30 credit hours)

The following core courses are required for the completion of the M.S. degree:

B.S./M.S. Degree Overlap (up to 9 credit hours)

Up to 9 credit hours of 400-level Math or Stat courses in the graduate degree can overlap with the courses taken towards satisfying the requirements for the undergraduate degree.