Synopsis
The Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics is a two semester program giving in-depth knowledge of advanced applied mathematics topics and computational tools in three areas, computational mathematics, engineering mathematics and financial and management mathematics. Students are required to do a 20 credit hour dissertation in the second semester. The program aims to sharpen analytical, modelling and problem solving skills for career advancement in industry, business, management, education and other professions wherever mathematics is applied. Graduates will also be well prepared to further their studies at the doctoral program.
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
- Matrix Theory and 3 elective courses
Semester 2
- Dissertation and 1 elective course
- Students are required to choose one of the three tracks and select elective courses from the chosen track.
Track 1: Computational Mathematics
Semester 1
- Choose any three from:
- Fundamentals of Numerical Analysis
- Computational Mathematics
- Dynamical Systems
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat/Mass Transfer
- Finite Difference Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Semester 2
- Chose one from:
- Mathematics for Parallel Computation
- Advanced Mathematical Methods
Track 2: Engineering Mathematics
Semester 1
- Choose any three from:
- Mathematical Programming
- Computational Mathematics
- Dynamical Systems
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat/Mass Transfer
- Finite Difference Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Semester 2
- Chose one from:
- Mathematics for Parallel Computation
- Advanced Mathematical Methods
Track 3: Financial and Management Mathematics
Semester 1
- Choose any three from:
- Mathematical Programming
- Financial Mathematics
- Fuzzy Modelling for Finance and Management
- Mathematics in Logistics
- Discrete Event Simulation Techniques
Semester 2
- Chose one from:
- Advanced Mathematical Methods
- Mathematics in Financial Risk Management