Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences
(MMS) (N/461/7/0030) (04/26) (MQA/FA 10771)
Programme Overview:
Department of Mathematical and Data Science at TAR UMT offers a research programme leading to an MSc degree for students who wish to excel in their academic excellence. It offers a substantial opportunity for independent study and gives students the opportunity to develop broader transferable skills in the processes of organizing, communicating and presenting their work, and will equip students well for further research or for a wide variety of other careers.
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full-time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years
Part-time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Master Research
Special Topic
Career Prospect
Graduates of this programme can be employed as:
Business Analysis Consultant
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Insurance underwriter
Machine Learning Engineer
Quantitative Analyst
Operations Research Analyst
Researcher
Academicians in Institutions of Higher Learning
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree (MQF, Level 6) in a Mathematics related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent as accepted by TAR UMT Senate; OR
A Bachelor's Degree (MQF, Level 6) in a Mathematics related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
A Bachelor's Degree (MQF, Level 6) in a Mathematics related field not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant field; OR
A Bachelor's Degree (MQF, Level 6) in a non-mathematics-related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the TAR UMT Senate, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
English Language Requirements
1)Malaysian Students
MUET Band 3.5 or IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 5.0 or CEFR High B1, or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English