Program Overview
The Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences) is a research degree that provides advanced training in mathematical sciences. The program aims to develop students' research skills, knowledge, and expertise in a chosen field of specialization. Graduates are qualified for careers in research and academia, as well as a broad spectrum of professions in the public and private sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences) is a research degree that provides advanced training in mathematical sciences. The program aims to develop students' research skills, knowledge, and expertise in a chosen field of specialization. Graduates of the program will be qualified to pursue careers in research and academia, as well as a broad spectrum of professions in the public and private sector.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences) are to:
- Enable individuals to expand their breadth of knowledge and expertise in their chosen discipline.
- Provide candidates with advanced skills to carry out independent and sustained research.
- Develop candidates' ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research.
- Prepare candidates to present the results of their research in a publishable quality.
- Foster candidates' understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and codes of practice.
- Encourage candidates to demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity, and innovation in their research.
Careers:
Master of Research degrees are internationally recognized research degrees. Graduates of the Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences) have the opportunity to pursue diverse career paths, including professions in research and academia, as well as a broad spectrum of professions in the public and private sector, including:
- Education
- Management
- Journalism
- Public policy
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Criminology
