MA Mathematics

“Perfect numbers like perfect men are very rare.” Rene Descartes. Slightly different from the choicest MSc Mathematics course, MA Mathematics is a 2-year postgraduate course that aims to study mathematical theorems, formulas and concepts from a theoretical, philosophical and holistic point of view. Read this blog to know all about MA Mathematics, its syllabus, general eligibility criteria, the perks of pursuing MA Mathematics, top universities and colleges abroad and in India, and much more.

Course	Master of Arts in Mathematics
Duration	1-2 years
Eligibility	Bachelor’s in Mathematics or related subject
Fees	INR 8000 – 80,000 per annum (in India) USD 7,000- USD 65,000 (abroad)
Salary	INR 4,00,000-5,00,000 per annum
Jobs	Aerodynamics Specialist, Economist, Loan Officer, Mathematician, Researcher, Statistician, Accountant, Computer Programmer, Demographer, Technical Writer, Treasury Management Specialist etc.

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MA Mathematics 

A Master of Arts or MA in Mathematics ventures into the study of Mathematics in a unique and different manner as it delves deeper into the art of proving mathematical theorems not just from a quantitative perspective but also from a philosophical and aesthetic point of view. The course incorporates non-Euclidean geometries, prime numbers, abstract groups, and uncountable sets as the methods for elaborating on mathematical formulas and theorems. If you have been interested in understanding Maths from a philosophical point of view, then this course is the best one to opt for. It also includes surveys of important results and unsolved problems that encourage research in mathematics and can help you further build a strong foundation for a career in research.

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MA in Mathematics Eligibility 

Here are the major eligibility requirements to apply for MA Mathematics:

• You must have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or its related subjects.
• Some universities also conduct entrance exams for admission to their MA Mathematics degree PG program. 
• In some universities, the final merit, i.e. the total marks aggregated in the graduation final examinations and the entrance exam, is used to determine admission to the colleges’ MA Mathematics degree program.
• If you are aiming to pursue this master’s course abroad, you might be asked to provide GRE scores along with English proficiency scores of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE. A Statement of Purpose (SOP) and LORs are also required.

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MA Mathematics Subjects

Though the course syllabus often differs as per the university, here are the major subjects and syllabus overview of MA Mathematics:

• Functional Analysis
• Real Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Modern Algebra
• Principle of Mechanics
• Elements of General Topology
• Complex Analysis
• Ordinary Differential Equations & Special Functions
• Operations Research
• Numerical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Differential Geometry
• Computer-Aided Numerical Practical
• Computer Programming
• Continuum Mechanics
• Graph Theory
• Set Theory
• Modern Algebra
• General Topology

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GATE Mathematics MA Books

Subject	Title & Author
Linear Algebra	Linear Algebra: Seymour Lipschutz, Marc LipsonLinear Algebra and its applications: Gilbert Strang
Complex Analysis	Complex Analysis: GamelinComplex analysis for mathematics and engineering: J. H. MathewsFoundations of complex analysis: S. Ponnusamy
Real Analysis	Real Analysis: Royden H.L., Fitzpatrick P. MIntroduction to Real analysis: Donald R. Sherbert Robert G. BartleElements of Real Analysis: Shanti Narayan, M D Raisinghania
Ordinary Differential Equations	Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations: M. D. RaisinghaniaElements of Partial Differential Equations: Ian N. SneddonIntroduction to Partial Differential Equations: Sankara Rao
Algebra	Topics in Algebra: I. N. HersteinLinear Algebra: Ian N. Sneddon, Seymour Lipschutz, Marc Lipson
Functional Analysis	Functional Analysis: RudinIntroductory Functional Analysis with Applications: Erwin Kreyszig
Numerical Analysis	Numerical Analysis: Francis ScheidIntroductory Methods of Numerical Analysis: S. S. SastryNumerical Methods: Principles, Analysis, and Algorithms: Srimanta Pal
Mechanics	Classical Mechanics: Herbert Goldstein, John Safko, Charles P. PooleEngineering Mechanics: S S Bhavikatti
Topology	Topology: James R. MunkresIntroduction to Topology and Modern Analysis: S S Bhavikatti
Probability and Statistics	Probability and Statistics: John J. SchillerIntroduction to probability and statistics for engineers and scientists: Sheldon M. RossProbability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes S Pillai, Athanasios Papoullis
Linear Programming	Linear Programming: G. Hadley, J.G Chakraborty & P. R. GhoshLinear Programming And Network Flows Mokhtar S. Bazaraa John J. Jarvis Hanif D. Sherali
Calculus of Variation And Integral Equations	A Introduction to the Calculus of Variations: ParsCalculus of Variations: Gelfand, I. M. Gelfand, Wendy Ed. SilvermanIntegral Transforms, Integral Equations, and Calculus Of Variations: P. C. Bhakta

Best Universities to Study MA Mathematics Abroad 

University/College	Country	Course(s) Offered
University of Stuttgart	Germany	MA Mathematics
Technical University of Berlin	Germany	MA Mathematics
Ryerson University	Canada	Master of Science in Mathematics  PhD in Mathematics
University of Alberta	Canada	BSc Honors in Mathematics MSc Honors in Mathematics  BA Mathematics  MA Mathematics
University of Texas, Dallas	USA	PhD in Mathematics MA in Mathematics Actuarial Focus
New York University	USA	MA in Mathematics MS in Scientific Computing MS in Mathematics in Finance
The University of Manchester	UK	MSc Applied Mathematics  MSc Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Logic MSc Pure Mathematics  MA Mathematics
University of Oxford	UK	BA Mathematics  MMath or Masters in Mathematics
The University of Sydney	Australia	Master of Mathematical Sciences
University of Tasmania	Australia	Master of Science/Arts (Mathematical Sciences)

MA Mathematics Colleges in India 

Here is a list of some of the best colleges in India:

1. St. Stephens College, Delhi
2. Mahatma Gandhi University – Kerala, Kottayam
3. Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati
4. Miranda House College, Delhi
5. Sai Nath University, Ranchi
6. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi 
7. SS Jain Subodh PG College, Jaipur
8. Hindu College, Delhi
9. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
10. Sri Venkateswara College, Chennai
11. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
12. Indian Statistical Institute – ISI Hyderabad
13. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University – BRAOU, Telangana 
14. Banaras Hindu University, Banaras 
15. Central University of Kashmir, Kashmir 

Best Countries to Pursue MA Mathematics 

Given below is a list of top destinations overseas that consists of a plethora of renowned and recognised universities that offer a degree in MA Mathematics. 

Country	Average range of Tuition fee
Canada	USD 10,000- USD 30,000
Germany	USD 2,500- USD 20,000
United Kingdom	USD 10,500- USD 55,000
USA	USD 7,000- USD 65,000
Australia	USD 13,500- USD 45,000

MA Mathematics Correspondence

There are many distance education colleges in India that offer the MA Mathematics through distance learning. Here is a list of colleges to choose from that offer distance education in the course.

S. No.	University	Fees (in Rupees)
1.	IGNOU	10800
2.	Karnataka State Open University	10600
3.	Chandigarh University	25000
4.	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University	5800
5.	Netaji Subhas Open University	15200
6.	University of Mumbai	3300
7.	School of Open Learning, Delhi University	11600
8.	Jaipur National University	8000
9.	Mahatma Gandhi University	4950

Scope of MA Mathematics

MA Mathematics has immense scope for students aiming to pursue a career in research, statistics, accountancy and much more. Let’s take a look at the career scope of MA Mathematics in further detail:

1. It will serve as a foundation for higher education and study in mathematics, such as PhD in Mathematics and M.Phil degrees. 
2. After completing this degree, a student may apply for the UGC-NET or JRF exam. It is said that success in these examinations qualifies a student for teaching, research and study and open a plethora of valuable and good options for the candidates as well. 
3. The MA Mathematics degree is very useful in obtaining other accounting and statistics degrees, such as the ICWA, and so on.
4. Many job opportunities in statistics, actuarial sciences, mathematical modelling, cryptography, computer sciences, and other fields open up after successfully completing the degree course.

Jobs

Here are the major jobs you can pursue after MA Mathematics:

• Loan Officer
• Mathematician
• Researcher
• Statistician
• Technical Writer
• Treasury Management Specialist
• Accountant
• Computer Programmer
• Demographer
• Aerodynamics Specialist
• Economist
• Quantitative Analyst
• Mathematics Teacher
• Actuary

The key employment areas for masters in Mathematics graduates are:

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

Take a look at the most popular international recruiters for MA Mathematics:

• Boston Consulting Group 
• Edward Jones
• Intel
• Qualcomm
• Google
• TCS 
• Accenture 
• Adobe Systems
• American Express India
• Goldman Sachs
• Amazon India Development Center
• Axtria India Pvt. Ltd.
• Cisco systems
• Dunnhumby IT Services India Pvt. Ltd.
• Genpact
• Cognizant Technology Solutions
• Innoplexus Consulting Services Pvt. Lmt.
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Mastercard
• Microsoft
• Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.

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