Master of Philosophy Field of Research: Mathematics
Programme Overview
Max: 4 Years
Fees
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The Master of Philosophy programme is a full-time, MQA-accredited research programme designed to cultivate independent and innovative researchers. The research journey begins with the development of an original research proposal, either independently conceived or aligned with a supervisor’s expertise. While the maximum duration is eight semesters, the curriculum is structured for students to achieve "Graduate-on-Time" status within three semesters.A critical milestone occurs in the second semester, where students must defend their research proposal before an internal panel of experts. Beyond this defense, academic standing is maintained through semesterly assessed progress reports that evaluate ongoing research development. Students are also expected to engage with the wider scientific community by presenting at conferences and publishing research articles. The program culminates in an original thesis which should contribute significantly to the field of Mathematics, and assessed via a viva voce examination by both internal and external examiners.
All research students must enrol in Research Methodology (USCP 6013) and at least one of the University’s General Courses (subjected to courses offered in each semester listed in SPS website).
1. Knowledgeable and skilful in catering to knowledge-intensive industries in
the field of Mathematicsthrough application of research and innovation
skills
Berpengetahuan dan mahir dalam memenuhi industri pengetahuan
intensif dalam bidang Matematik melalui penerapan kemahiran
penyelidikan dan inovasi.
2. Competent to advice and solve on contemporary issues and proposed
new solutions and innovations for development and advancement in the
field of Mathematics.
Kompeten untuk memberi nasihat dan menyelesaikan isu kontemporari,
serta mencadangkan penyelesaian dan inovasi baru untuk
pembangunan dan kemajuan dalam bidang Matematik.
3. Equipped with professional skills critical to excel within a multicultural,
transnational work and learning environment.
Dilengkapi dengan kemahiran profesional kritikal untuk cemerlang dalam
persekitaran kerja pelbagai budaya, transnasional dan pembelajaran.
1. Integrate and generate in-depth relevant knowledge independently using
innovative techniques, tools and skills for decision-making to manage and
resolve a complex problem in the field of Mathematics as a basis for research.
Mengintegrasikan dan menjana pengetahuan berkaitan secara mendalam
menggunakan teknik, alat dan kemahiran yang inovatif untuk membuat
keputusan bagi mengurus dan menyelesaikan masalah yang kompleks dalam
bidang Matematik sebagai asas penyelidikan.
2. Construct a critical and innovative solution for complex problems or issues in
the field of Mathematics through research using the latest development
techniques and skills.
Membina penyelesaian untuk masalah atau isu yang kompleks dalam bidang
Matematik secara kritikal dan inovatif melalui penyelidikan menggunakan
teknik dan kemahiran yang terkini.
3. Devise standard research methodology that is based on the forefront
knowledge and latest development in the field of Mathematics to solve
research problems with reasonable degree of originality.
Merangka metodologi penyelidikan yang standard berdasarkan
pengetahuan terkehadapan dan perkembangan terkini dalam bidang
Matematik untuk menyelesaikan masalah penyelidikan dengan tahap
keaslian yang bersesuaian.
4. Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and
society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
Mempamerkan kerjasama yang berkesan dengan rakan sebaya, komuniti
ilmiah dan masyarakat umum dalam bidang kepakaran dan penyelidikan
yang berkaitan.
5. Communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas clearly using appropriate methods
to peers, experts, and non-experts through various mediums.
Menyampaikan pengetahuan, kemahiran, dan idea dengan jelas
menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai kepada rakan sebaya, pakar, dan bukan
pakar melalui pelbagai medium.
6. Use a broad range of suitable digital technologies, media, and software to
design, manage, analyse and report research studies.
Menggunakan pelbagai teknologi digital, media dan perisian yang sesuai
untuk merancang, mengurus, menganalisis dan melaporkan kajian
penyelidikan.
7. Demonstrate skills in designing, planning evaluation activities, and analysing
numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving
problems.
Menunjukkan kemahiran mereka bentuk, merancang aktiviti penilaian, serta
menganalisis data berangka dan bergrafik menggunakan alat kuantitatif
atau kualitatif dalam menyelesaikan masalah.
8. Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and
managing own research and resources.
Mempamerkan kepemimpinan, autonomi dan tanggungjawab dalam
menjalankan dan menguruskan penyelidikan dan sumber secara kendiri.
9. Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self-advancement for
academic development, professional development and research skills using
lifelong learning strategies.
Mempamerkan keupayaan untuk mengurus dan meningkatkan kemajuan diri
dalam perkembangan akademik, profesional dan kemahiran penyelidikan
menggunakan strategi pembelajaran sepanjang hayat.
10. Develop potential commercialisation research output.
Membangunkan hasil penyelidikan yang berpotensi untuk dikomersialkan.
11. Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice
in the field of Mathematics and research activities.
Menunjukkan kepatuhan kepada kod amalan undang-undang, etika dan
profesional dalam bidang Matematik dan aktiviti penyelidikan.
i. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or
equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
ii. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of
2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
or
iii. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of
2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working
experience in the relevant field and rigorous
internal assessment.
iv. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must
undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum
CGPA based on (i) to (iii).
Graduates of the programme can work as:
• Research Officer/Executive - Research Institute, university and industries
• Science Officer - Research Institute, university and industries
• Academician
• Mathematics practitioner
• Data analyst
OR
They can further their education by doing a PhD programme in the related field of study.
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
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