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Qualification and Programme Title
M.Sci. Mathematics with Business Management Full-time
Programme Code
5225
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
4 Year(s)
Accreditations
This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme
To provide students with an appreciation of the distinctive nature of mathematics as the language of science, a creative discipline that forms a systematic way of structuring thoughts and arguments, closely tied to a coherent body of associated knowledge.
To provide students with a broadly based education in mathematics, including statistics and computational mathematics, and business management.
To provide a core understanding of mathematics and business management in the first two years and a range of mathematics options, that reflect the research interests of the School of Mathematics, in the final year.
To make students aware of the wide range of career options open to them and prepare them for professional, graduate level employment or further study.
To develop mathematical skills such as modelling, problem solving and the use of precise technical language;
To develop other key skills such as a capacity for independent study and learning, report writing, giving presentations and team work.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Key mathematical concepts and topics including the foundations and applications of calculus and analysis, linear algebra, abstract algebra, applied mathematics, mathematical optimisation, probability and statistics
The need for and techniques of proof and rigour and the ability to construct rigorous arguments
How to analyse and model both applied and abstract situations using the language of mathematics
How to solve problems arising from applied and abstract situations through both the creative and the routine application of mathematical techniques
Essential concepts, principles and theories relating to computing
The scientific and other career options open to highly qualified mathematics graduates
Lectures and tutorials; computer practicals; projects.
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Ability to abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically and in a symbolic form
Analytical, numerical, computational, modelling and problem solving skills
Ability to select and apply appropriate mathematical methods for solving problems including those at an abstract level
Ability to construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions
Ability to present arguments and conclusions clearly and accurately
Ability to independently solve a substantial problem and present a solution both orally and in a dissertation
Capacity for independent study and learning, report writing, giving presentations
Ability to undertake a significant independent research project
Lectures, tutorials, computer practicals and projects
