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MASTER IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Master in Mathematical Sciences is a 40 credit postgraduate programme by coursework inclusive of a 6 credit master dissertation. The objective of this programme is to produce graduates who are competitive, knowledgeable and skillful in Mathematics and also offers an opportunity for advanced studies and career development in Mathematics. This programme emphasizes the theory and applications of mathematics so that the students will be able to apply the knowledge for career advancement in any related professions in the public or private sector. Graduates will also be well prepared to further their studies at the doctoral program. A student pursuing a Master in Mathematical Sciences (Coursework) may complete the programme in a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of two years.

Teaching and learning methods for this programme consist of both conventional and blended learning approaches including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, assignments, presentations and seminars. The teaching and learning activities are conducted on weekends or after office hours during weekdays.

Assessment

Evaluation is based on continuous assessment through assignment, project, oral presentation, test and examination. Dissertation is evaluated at the end of the third semester.

Entry Requirement

Local Applicants

A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.750 or equivalent, as accepted by the UPM Senate; or
A bachelor’s degree degree in the field or related fields with range CGPA of 2.500 to CGPA 2.749 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute; or
A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a range of CGPA 2.000 to CGPA 2.499, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute.

International Applicants

Must fulfill the same requirements as the local applicant

*Please provide related document for consideration.

English Language Requirements for International Students

IELTS : Band score 6.0; or
TOEFL : Overall score of minimum 550

Programme Structure

Candidates are required to complete a total of 40 credit hours of coursework. The total number of credit hours include core courses (25 credit hours) and elective courses (15 credit hours).

Core Courses (25 credit hours)

Ordinary Differential Equations
Partial Differential Equations with Applications
Integral Equations with Applications
Programming and Software in Mathematics
Numerical Methods for Differential Equations
Research Methods in Mathematics
Master Dissertation

Elective Courses (select 15 credit hours)

Operations Analytics
Mathematical Cryptography
Algorithmic Number Theory
Cryptanalysis
Optimum Theory and Application
Selected Topic in Optimal Control
Method of Optimization
Mathematical Modelling
Dynamical System and Chaos
Fluid Dynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Heat and Mass Transfer

Study Scheme by Semester

SEMESTER I (13 CREDITS)
COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	CREDIT HOURS
MTH5102	Ordinary Differential Equations	3(3+0)
MTH5105	Partial Differential Equations with Applications	3(3+0)
MTH5500	Programming and Software in Mathematics	4(3+1)
MTH5901	Research Methods in Mathematics	3(2+1)

SEMESTER II (15 CREDITS)
COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	CREDIT HOURS
MTH5106	Integral Equations with Applications	3(3+0)
MTH5502	Numerical Methods for Differential Equations	3(3+0)
MTH5xxx	Elective I	3(3+0)
MTH5xxx	Elective II	3(3+0)
MTH5989A	Master Dissertation (Part A)	3(0+3)

SEMESTER III (12 CREDITS)
COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	CREDIT HOURS
MTH5xxx	Elective III	3(3+0)
MTH5xxx	Elective IV	3(3+0)
MTH5xxx	Elective V	3(3+0)
MTH5989B	Master Dissertation (Part B)	3(0+3)

Programme Fees

Local Student (RM-Ringgit Malaysia)
Semester I	RM6,060
Semester II	RM6,550
Semester III	RM5,440
TOTAL	RM18,050
International Student (RM-Ringgit Malaysia)
Semester I	RM8,800
Semester II	RM9,550
Semester III	RM8,050
TOTAL	RM26,400