In the 21^st century is the age of information society and technological advancement, as a result, various countries have tried to compete with each other in order to develop, create and invent new knowledge in science and technology. Mathematics has become an important science and is a tool used in the study of science as well as other sciences. It can be considered that Mathematics is still the foundation of all fields of technology including computers, engineering and various industries, etc. Therefore, preparing people who are knowledgeable and profound in academic content in Mathematics including proficiency in the theory and application or mathematics learning management by using the process of seeking knowledge through research which is an important foundation for the creation of new knowledge innovations will greatly affect the development of technology and innovation of the country. In addition, mathematics plays an important role in the development of human thought processes to be systematic, structured and instrumental in the study of science, technology and other sciences.

The Department of Mathematics is aware of the country's national economic and social development plan including missions, goals, resolutions and visions of Naresuan University. Therefore, a curriculum has been created to produce a master's degree to support the needs of students for further study at the graduate level in higher education with mathematical competence serving the research purposes for the development of the mathematical manpower with knowledge and competence at international standards.

The program aims to focus on producing and developing educational personnel to be proficient in Mathematics at the graduate level for conducting research or teaching in the field of mathematics at the higher education level by emphasizing on building the characteristics of Master's graduates who graduated in the program as follows :

1. A person with academic knowledge and potential to study in the field of mathematics at a higher level.

2. A person who has knowledge and ability to study and to produce research that is innovative, modern and beneficial in mathematics.

3. A person who has expertise in transferring academic knowledge, mathematical method and mathematics learning management.

4. A person who is a systematic thinker, be able to think creatively, think critically, solve problems and make decisions.

5. A person who has integrity and ethics in conducting research and disseminating results.

6. A person who is proficient in foreign languages and information technology as a tool for knowledge acquisition and knowledge transfer.