数学博士学位旨在为独立研究提供最高水平的培训。该系的每个主要领域都集中在数学硕士学位上，为学生进入博士学位课程做准备。学生在该计划中的主要重点是撰写论文，该论文代表了重要的数学研究。
The PhD in Mathematics is designed to provide the highest level of training for independent research. Each of the department's major areas of concentration within the MS degree in Mathematics prepares students to enter the PhD program. The student's major focus in this program is the production of a thesis that represents a significant piece of mathematical research.