Synopsis

The Master of Quantitative Science programme is offered to accommodate both working professionals and fresh graduates. The term Quantitative Science may be regarded as related to the use of logical and rational analyses to solve complex decision making problems. It emphasizes the construction of mathematical models to investigate organizational problems to aid decision making.
This program is designed to study that addresses the issues of communication between decision makers, problem solvers and computer system builders, in particular, concentrating on the following elements:

i.       modelling and problem solving

ii.      computing skills

iii.     the study of context within which decision making takes place

These elements have been integrated into the program’s curriculum and are suitable to the needs of the industry that requires knowledge workers in all areas of economic sectors.

Entry Requirement

•  Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
    

English Requirement (MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/TOEIC/BULATS)

• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3
• IELTS Band 5
• TOEFL: Internet Based Test (IBT: 35-45) ; Computer Based Test (CBT: 107-131) ; Paper Based Test (417-450)
• CEFR: B1
• TOEIC: 356-440
• BULATS: 40-59

Courses

Semester 1

• Operations Management
• Applied Econometrics
• Advanced Time Series Modelling and Forecasting and
• one elective course. 

Semester 2

• Research Methodology
• Applied Data Mining
• Advanced Operations Research and
• two elective courses.

Semester 3

• Simulation Modelling and Analysis
• Strategic Management
• Research Project for Quantitative Sciences

Elective Courses

• Students are required to select only two elective courses from the chosen specialization and
• one from any specialization

Specialization 1: Financial Engineering

• Stochastic Models
• Valuation and Risk Management of Fixed Income Securities
• Portfolio Theory and Application

Specialization 2: Operations Management

• Supply Chain and Logistic Modelling
• Project Analysis
• Quality Management and Analysis

Specialization 3: Quantitative Economics

• Input-Output Analysis
• Quantitative Economics Analysis
• Applied Sampling and Survey Design
• Marketing Models
• Quantitative Marketing
• Marketing Management