About the Programme|
MSc in Applied Mathematics develops the core mathematical skills required to carry out research in various areas of applied mathematics and allows students to specialise through choice of taught courses and the writing of a research thesis. The latter can be carried out with an industrial sponsor. The graduates’ areas of specialization are broad enough to carry out research, participate in national and executive arms of public and private enterprises.
The programme shall be offered by: course work, supervised research project or thesis and examination.
The programme offers the following options: one may opt to take a project or thesis via one of the following pathways:
Thesis pathway: MSc by coursework and thesis
Year 1 Semester 1: 4 core units and 2 elective units.
Year 1 Semester 2: 1 core unit, 1 core unit of thesis work and a minimum of 4 elective units
Year 2 Semester 1: 3 units of thesis work.
Year 2 Semester 2: 3 units of thesis work.
Project pathway: MSc by coursework and research project
Year 1 Semester 1: 4 core units and a minimum of 2 elective units.
Year 1 Semester 2: 3 core units and a minimum of 2 elective units
Year 2 Semester 1: 1 core unit of research project and a minimum of 3 elective units
Year 2 Semester 2: 3 core units of research project.
Objectives
The MSc programme in Applied Mathematics is designed to produce graduates who can:
i. Apply critical thinking and communication skills to solve applied problems.
ii. Use knowledge and skills necessary for immediate employment or acceptance into a graduate program.
iii. Maintain a core of mathematical and technical knowledge that is adaptable to changing technologies and provides a solid foundation for future learning.
Programme Courses
| Year 1: Semester 1 | |
| MMA 803 | Functional Analysis I |
| MMA 807 | Complex Analysis I |
| MMA 817 | Ordinary Differential Equations I |
| MMA 839 | Numerical Analysis I |
| MMA 841 | Fluid Mechanics I |
| MMA 843 | Computer Science I |
| MMA 845 | Differential Geometry I |
| MMA 847 | Non Linear Partial Differential Equations of Physics |
| Year 1: Semester 2 | |
| Thesis Pathway | |
| MMA 818 | Ordinary Differential Equations II |
| MMA 836 | Distributions and Fourier Analysis I |
| MMA 840 | Methods of Applied Mathematics |
| MMA 842 | Numerical Analysis II |
| MMA 844 | Viscous Flow |
| MMA 846 | Computer Science II |
| MMA 848 | Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
| MMA 849 | Numerical Solution of Differential Equations |
| MMA 850 | Approximation of Roots |
| MMA 852 | Riemannian Geometry I |
| MMA 856 | Compressible Flow I |
| MMA 858 | Combinatorics |
| MMA 860 | Relativity I |
| MMA 862 | Partial Differential Equations III |
| MMA 863 | Operations Research I |
| MMA 866 | Biological Modelling |
| MMA 899 | Research Proposal |
| Project Pathway | |
| MMA 838 | Partial Differential Equations I |
| MMA 849 | Numerical Solution of Differential Equations |
| MMA 864 | Fluid Mechanics II |
| MMA 818 | Ordinary Differential Equations II |
| MMA 836 | Distributions and Fourier Analysis I |
| MMA 840 | Methods of Applied Mathematics |
| MMA 842 | Numerical Analysis II |
| MMA 844 | Viscous Flow |
| MMA 846 | Computer Science II |
| MMA 848 | Methods in Fluid Mechanics |
| MMA 850 | Approximation of Roots |
| MMA 852 | Riemannian Geometry I |
| MMA 856 | Compressible Flow I |
| MMA 858 | Combinatorics |
| MMA 860 | Relativity I |
| MMA 862 | Partial Differential Equations III |
| MMA 863 | Operations Research I |
| MMA 866 | Biological Modelling |
| Year 2: Semester 1 | |
| Thesis Pathway | |
| MMA 899 | Thesis |
| Project Pathway | |
| MMA 835 | Distributions and Fourier Analysis II |
| MMA 851 | Riemannian Geometry II |
| MMA 853 | Compressible Flow II |
| MMA 855 | Computer Science III |
| MMA 857 | Relativity II |
| MMA 859 | Partial Differential Equations II |
| MMA 898 | Project |
| Year 2: Semester 2 | |
| Thesis Pathway | |
| MMA 899 | Thesis |
| Project Pathway | |
| MMA 898 | Project |
Programme Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants eligible for admission into the program must:
• Common regulations for the Master degree in Maseno University and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science shall apply.
• Candidates must have taken Mathematics as a major subject in their Bachelor’s degree.
• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree of Maseno University in Mathematical Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Economics or Mathematics and Business Studies, of at least Upper Second Class Honours, or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Senate.
• Holders of a Bachelor’s degree of Maseno University in Mathematical Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Economics or Mathematics and Business Studies, of Lower Second Class Honours, or an equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by Senate. In addition, a candidate must have at least two years relevant work experience.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be two (2) academic years.
Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions. There shall be a thesis or report at the end of the course.
Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.
Course Structure
• The Department offers courses in terms of units as defined by the faculty.
• There shall be CORE and ELECTIVE courses. Core courses are mandatory, while Elective courses may be chosen by students as preferred in fulfilling the full-time load requirement.
• There shall be a thesis or project report at the end of the second year.