GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Programme title	:	Minor Programme in Applied Mathematics
Programme-stream code	:	63021-ZAM
Host	:	Department of Applied Mathematics
Final award	:	Minor in Applied Mathematics
Normal duration	:	2 years (maximum duration: 4 years)
Mode of study	:	Full-time
Programme structure	:	Credit-based
Number of credits	:	18 credits
Implementation date	:	September 2002
Initial Intakes	:	50 head-counts

INTRODUCTION

With the growing demand of graduates pursuing broader education, in addition to specialization in a particular area, the PolyU is introducing degree programmes combining "major" and "minor" disciplines. In response to this, the Department of Applied Mathematics offers a minor programme in Applied Mathematics.

The proposed minor programme in Applied Mathematics is designed to complement other undergraduate programmes in the Faculty of Business (FB), Health and Social Sciences (FHSS) and Engineering (FENG) of the PolyU. This minor programme provides an opportunity for students to learn more mathematical skills. It aims to provide training in quantitative methods and techniques with special emphasis on solving real-life problems arising from business, finance, social sciences, health sciences and various engineering disciplines.

This minor programme consists of a wide-range of subjects in operations research, statistics and scientific computing.

AIMS AND PHILOSOPHY

Minor programme in Applied Mathematics provides students with a range of mathematical techniques that are required to develop quantitative methods to solve real-world problems. It is designed to complement other major programmes offered in the  FB, FHSS and FENG of the PolyU.

The programme provides formal training in Applied Mathematics with applications to engineering, business, management, social sciences, health sciences and geoinformatics.

The specific aims of the programme are:

1. To provide students with a solid foundation in quantitative methods and mathematical techniques, which is relevant to the development of problem-solving skills.

 
2. To provide students with opportunities for in-depth training of techniques selected from operations research, statistics, and scientific computing with emphasis on real-world applications.

Students from departments within the FB, FHSS and FENG of the PolyU can enrol in this minor programme. However, some students may be required to take relevant remedial subjects in mathematics before starting the minor programme in Applied Mathematics.
 

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