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About the Programme|

The programme envisions the training of graduates that are mathematically analytical, researchers and agents of mathematical innovations. It aims at producing graduates whose areas of specialization are broad enough to carry out research, participate in national and executive arms of public and private enterprises. The graduates of the programme are to be highly regarded, by a wide range of employers, for their analytical, problem-solving and communication skills as much as for their knowledge of mathematics. It is aimed at developing the highest level of scholarship, research capability, creative thinking and writing in a defined area of pure mathematics.

Goal of the programme    

The purpose of the PhD programme in Pure Mathematics is to equip learners with skills to analyse mathematical problems, conceptualize and create mathematical theories, pursue high-level professional careers in scientific research and university teaching as well as have ability to provide leadership in any research institution.

Programme Courses

Year 1: Semester 1
   
MMA 901     Measure Theory
MMA 902     Differential Equations
MMA 903     Topics in Analysis
MMA 904     Analytical Methods in Mathematics
   
Year 1: Semester 2
   
Specialization: Algebra
   
MMA 911     Topics in Group Theory
MMA 912     Topics in Commutative Algebras
MMA 913     Topics in Non – Commutative Algebras
MMA 907     C* - Algebras
MMA 908     Elements of Number Theory
MMA 916     Banach  Algebra
   
Specialization: Analysis
   
MMA 906     Topics in Operator Theory
MMA 907     C* - Algebras
MMA 914     Harmonic Analysis
MMA 916     Banach Algebra
MMA 911     Topics in Group Theory
MMA 912     Topics in Commutative Algebras
MMA 913     Topics in Non – Commutative Algebras
MMA 915     Wavelets
   
Specialization: Combinatorics
   
MMA 905     Advanced Combinatorics
MMA 908     Elements of Number Theory
MMA 909     Theory of Partitions
MMA 910     Graphical Enumeration
MMA 911     Topics in Group Theory
MMA 912     Topics in Commutative Algebras
MMA 913     Topics in Non – Commutative Algebras
   
   
Specialization: Number Theory  
   
MMA 905     Advanced Combinatorics
MMA 908     Elements of Number Theory
MMA 909     Theory of Partitions
MMA 910     Graphical Enumeration
MMA 911     Topics in Group Theory
MMA 912     Topics in Commutative Algebras
MMA 913     Topics in Non – Commutative Algebras
   
   
Year 2: Semester 1
   
MMA 999     Thesis
   
Year 2: Semester 2
   
MMA 999     Thesis
   
Year 3: Semester 1
   
MMA 999     Thesis
Year 3: Semester 2
   
MMA 999     Thesis

Programme Requirements

Admission Requirements

In addition to the common Maseno University admission regulations for Doctor of Philosophy programmes, a candidate for a PhD in Pure Mathematics shall be a holder of Master’s degree in Pure Mathematics from Maseno University or from a recognised University. Candidates having a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences may also be considered.

Duration of the Programme

A candidate may be registered as a full-time student for the PhD programme in Pure Mathematics for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. For part-time candidates the minimum registration period is four years and maximum seven years.

Teaching methods in taught units shall include lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions. There shall be a research thesis at the end of the programme.


Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.

Course Structure

•    The Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics shall normally consist of coursework and thesis.
•    Coursework shall be a minimum of 8 courses.
•    All coursework shall normally be done in the first year for both full-time and part-time students.
•    PhD research thesis will be done for the remainder of the programme.

 

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Admission requirements

In addition to the common Maseno University admission regulations for Doctor of Philosophy programmes, a candidate for a PhD in Applied Mathematics shall be a holder of Master’s degree in Pure Mathematics from Maseno University or from a recognised University. Candidates having a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences may also be considered.

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