Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Overview

The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences is a research programme that empowers students with a competitive edge in research through in-depth training mediated by experts. As a postgraduate student, candidates will be integrated as members of our research groups at Sunway University with various opportunities to participate in research alongside supervisors through seminars, workshops, laboratory and field work. The programme will focus on research areas such as evolutionary computation, big data analytics, computational fluid dynamics, statistical process control, and more.

This programme will develop the following graduate attributes which are in sync with and support the mission of the university:

1. highly employable graduates who are knowledgeable and technically competent in various fields of mathematics and statistics.
2. graduates with the mathematical and analytical skills with competencies in critical thinking and problem solving.
3. graduates with managerial and entrepreneurial skills to be able to communicate effectively.
4. graduates who are ethical and responsible with expertise in mathematical and statistical knowledge.
5. graduates who recognize the need to engage in life-long learning for personal and professional growth and development.

Graduates of this programme will be equipped with a versatile range of skills that lend themselves to multiple industries. This allows graduates to pursue senior positions in fields such as finance, education, consultancy, administration, IT, business, and more.

• Professional activities in academic institutions and research Institutes
• IT services
• Financial services
• Investment management
• Consultancy firm
• Education

The programme consists of core modules and followed by a research thesis.

Candidates are required to complete two modules, namely Research Methodology and Directed Readings, in addition to the Thesis component. By undergoing these modules, candidates will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research successfully towards the completion of the thesis.

The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

The School has a dedicated team of academicians who will mentor and discuss possible research topics with you in the following areas of research interests, but not limited to:

• Applied econometric
• Big data analytics
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Evolutionary computation
• Graph theory and combinatorics
• Neural networks
• Optimal control and numerical optimisation
• Statistical modelling
• Statistical process control
• Time series analysis and forecasting

As part of your application, please nominate TWO (2) referees who can provide reference letters about your suitability to undertake the programme.

Applicants will be required to submit the following documents:

• Sunway Postgraduate Application Form
• Research Statement
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Scholarship Application Form (if any)
• English Language qualification (IELTS / TOEFL / Others) for International Students
• Academic qualifications/results (certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree / Others)
• One (1) Passport-sized photograph
• A copy of national identity card (Malaysians only) or passport (all pages for international students)

All documents are to be sent to the correspondence address or email stated below. Incomplete documents will not be processed.