MSc in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology - Decision Science
Entrance Year Sept 2023
Programme Code 63022
Stream Code
DSM
Mode of Study Part-time
Normal Duration
3 years
Programme Intake 120
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
30
Initial Registration Credits
3
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2023
Tuition Fees
HK$7,200 per credit
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Leader
Dr Lou Yijun
BSc, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Dr Zhang Guofeng
BSc, MSc, PhD
Assistant Programme Leader
Dr Fu Guanxing
BSc, MSc, DSc
Remarks
- This programme admits local applicants only.
- Switching between specialisms after admission to this MSc programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For example, a student who is enrolled in the Decision Science specialism can transfer to the Actuarial and Investment Science specialism, or vice versa, if they fulfil the specialism requirements (application is subject to approval).
Aims and Characteristics
The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology is to provide mathematical modelling and computational techniques that are useful to engineers, scientists, technologists and managers and to focus on applications and the use of computer packages to solve practical problems.
Decision Science specialism (DS) is to provide students with up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in Statistics, Operations Research and Scientific Computing relevant to decision making and practical problem solving in Engineering, Finance and Business.
Our curriculums are well designed to cover the wide topics in statistics, insurance, financial mathematics and decision making, which are essential in the training of our students with a solid foundation as professionals in insurance, investment, finance and engineering.
The Department of Applied Mathematics has a strong team of researchers in applied statistics, financial mathematics and operations research to facilitate the teaching of the programme. In particular, Mathematics in PolyU has achieved remarkable recognition in recent years. In the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking 2021, PolyU is listed the world top 100 in Statistics and Operational Research. PolyU is also ranked 54 in Best Universities for Mathematics by U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2022.
Our graduates will become leading professionals in engineering, finance management, banking and finance, insurance company and related sectors. In particular, as Hong Kong is one of the leading financial centers and Mainland China has the fastest growing economics in the world, there is a great demand in personnel being competent and with the knowledge in actuarial and investment science. In recent years our graduates in Actuarial and Investment Science specialism have continuously secured internship positions in leading insurance companies and investment banks as actuaries and data analysts in both Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Notice
The Decision Science specialism will be suspended for admission in 2025/26 academic year.
Enquiry
Mr Tim Tsui
- TU732, Core T, PolyU
- (852) 2766 6947
- msc.ds.ais@polyu.edu.hk
