MASTER OF SCIENCE

Preamble

The main goal of the programme is to prepare students for independent research work, that would enable them attract scientific funds and also pursue advanced postdoctoral programme in an appropriate area of mathematics. Nevertheless, such an in-depth and rigorous programme of study will also equip students who so desire to pursue a career in other areas of research, such as natural sciences or engineering, or to work in business or industry.

Aims and objectives

The aim of this programme is to provide students with both firm and comprehensive knowledge, in theory and practical, in areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Financial mathematics needed for top level scientific, technological and administrative development of African countries. On completion of the programme, students will be ready to embark upon a PhD or   take up positions in mathematics related research institutions, in industry or in academia.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the M.Sc., the students will have a strong and solid foundation in Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, and Financial Mathematics and have some experience of more focused independent work in one specific area. They will have some idea of the open research problems in these areas and will be fully qualified and ready to embark on a PhD programme.  In particular, they will be ideally placed  to  contribute  to scientific, technological and economic development in Africa.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Preamble

The main goal of the programme is to prepare students for independent research work, that would enable them attract scientific funds and also pursue advanced postdoctoral programme in an appropriate area of mathematics. Nevertheless, such an in-depth and rigorous programme of study will also equip students who so desire to pursue a career in other areas of research, such as natural sciences or engineering, or to work in business or industry.

Aims and Objectives 

The aim of this programme is to provide students with ample time   to   make independent contributions to scientific knowledge in areas of Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics and Financial Mathematics. On completion of the programme, students will be capable of leading research at universities or take up positions in research institutions, in industry or in academia.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Ph.D. programme, students will have had an established area of future research either in Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics or Financial Mathematics, with strong links with other scientist in their areas of research. They   will be more experienced and capable of conducting independent research work in their research areas. They will be ideally placed to contribute to scientific, technological and economic development in Africa.