Programme Name: Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Mathematics
- Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Mathematics
- Entry Requirement
- Programme Objectives
- Programme Learning Outcomes
- Career Prospects
- Classification of Subjects
| Awarding Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Teaching Institution | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |||
| Programme Name | Master of Philosophy in Mathematics | |||
| Final Award |
Master of Philosophy Field of Research : Mathematics | |||
| Programme Code | MSCM3 | |||
| Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation |
Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi | |||
| Language(s) of Instructions |
Bahasa Melayu & English | |||
| Mode of Study | Conventional | |||
| Mode of operation | Self-govern | |||
| Study Scheme | Full Time | |||
| Study Duration |
Minimum: 2 semesters Maximum: 8 semesters |
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| Type of Semester | No. of Semesters | No. of weeks per semester | ||
| Full Time | Full Time | |||
| Normal | 8 | 14 | ||
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
- A Master’s Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate; or
- Candidates who a currently registered in a Master’s Degree programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee of the respective faculty and the Senate.
MASTER’s DEGREE
- A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
- A qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate.
The objectives of this programme are to produce mathematics practitioners and researchers who are:
- To produce Masters students who are experts in the field of mathematics and are able to work independently with supervision from highly qualified supervisors.
- To produce Masters students who are very knowlegable and theoretically sound and are able to apply these for the analysis and solution of problems where these leads to new or substantially improved insights and performances.
- To produce Masters students who can think critically and creatively thus capable of generating and developing new knowledge for the benefits of mankind.
- To produce Masters students with excellent communication skills, capable of communicating effectively both technically and theoretically in various context and with various related parties, thus sharing new knowledge with other researchers from other institutions, universities and also industrialists.
- To produce Masters students who can adapt to changes in environment and practice life long learning.
- To produce Masters students with high integrity and good ethics.
Graduates of the programme can work as mathematics practitioners and researchersor academicians in various institutions/industries.
| No. | Year Offered |
Course Code | Course Name | Classification (Major / Minor/ Elective) |
Credit Value | Remarks |
| 1. | 1 | UHXP / UHXW 6XX3 | Compulsory University Course | Elective | 3 | Offered by university |
| 2. | 1 | USCP 0010 | Research Methodology | Major | 0 | Offered by faculty |
| 3. | 1 – 2 | MSCM XX00 / MSCM XX10 | Thesis | Major | – | Supervisor |