2018 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Studies

Testamur Title of Degree:

 Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Studies 

Abbreviation:

 GDipMathSt

UOW Course Code:

2625 

CRICOS Code:

 094753C

Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key words:

Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Maths, Industrial Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Survey, Census Design, Analysis, Data Mining, Finance.

Total Credit Points:

 48

Duration:

 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences 

Intake Session(s):

Exit Pathway Only 

Delivery Mode:

On campus (face-to-face) 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Mathematical Studies is designed to consolidate and expand the mathematics or statistics knowledge gained in undergraduate studies and to introduce candidates to mathematical or statistical research. The Graduate Diploma of Mathematical Studies is only open to candidates who commence postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, who have completed the required subjects of the relevant postgraduate program and who do not wish to continue with that program.

Entry Requirements

This is an early exit degree for students admitted to postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course graduates will be able to:

  1. review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise in-depth theoretical and technical knowledge in mathematics or statistics;
  2. develop cognitive and technical skills in either mathematics or statistics to independently analyse and generate solutions to complex problems;
  3. interpret and transmit complex mathematical or statistical knowledge, skills and ideas to others;
  4. apply complex knowledge and skills ethically to demonstrate sound judgement as a mathematician or statistician.

Course Structure

The degree requires satisfactory completion of at least 48 credit points of subjects from postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, including MATH907 and no more than 12 credit points of List A (see the list below). The remaining credit points would normally be taken from the list of List B (see the list below) but may include up to 12 credit points of 900 level MATH/STAT/INFO subjects. In the case of someone transferring from the Master of Financial Mathematics, a maximum of 6cp may be for 900 level FIN subjects. The selection of subjects must be approved by the Academic Program Director, as appropriate.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Compulsory Subject
MATH907Research Methods6
List A - No more than 12 credit points from this list
MTH8201Multivariate and Vector Calculus6
MTH8202Differential Equations 26
MTH8203Linear Algebra6
MTH8204Complex Variables and Group Theory6
MTH8212Applied Mathematical Modelling 26
MTH8222Continuous Mathematics6
MTH8231Probability and Random Variables6
MTH8232Estimation and Hypothesis Testing6
MTH8302Differential Equations 36
MTH8305Partial Differential Equations6
MTH8312Applied Mathematical Modelling 36
MTH8313Industrial Mathematical Modelling6
MTH8317Financial Calculus6
MTH8318Operations Research6
MTH8321Numerical Analysis6
MTH8322Algebra6
MTH8323Topology and Chaos6
MTH8324Calculus of Variations and Geometry6
MTH8325Wavelets6
MTH8329Medical Mathematics and Applications6
MTH8304Applied Probability and Financial Risk6
MTH8332Linear and Generalised Linear Models6
MTH8333Statistical Inference6
MTH8335Sample Surveys and Experimental Design6
List B - at least 30 credit points from this list
INFO811Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery6
INFO812Mathematics for Cryptography6
MATH802Differential Equations 3 (Enhanced)6
MATH805Partial Differential Equations (Enhanced)6
MATH812Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 (Enhanced)6
MATH813Industrial Mathematical Modelling (Enhanced)6
MATH817Financial Calculus (Enhanced)6
MATH818Operations Research (Enhanced)6
MATH821Numerical Analysis (Enhanced)6
MATH822Algebra (Enhanced)6
MATH823Topology and Chaos (Enhanced)6
MATH824Calculus of Variations and Geometry Enhanced6
MATH825Wavelets (Enhanced)6
MATH829Medical Mathematics and Applications (Enhanced)6
STAT804Applied Probability and Financial Risk (Enhanced)6
STAT832Linear and Generalised Linear Models (Enhanced)6
STAT833Statistical Inference Enhanced6
STAT835Sample Surveys and Experimental Design (With Project)6

 

Other Information

For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 24 November, 2017