What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Master of Science In Mathematical Sciences

Overview

The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences is a research programme that empowers students with a competitive edge in research through in-depth training mediated by experts. As a postgraduate student, candidates will be integrated as members of our research groups at Sunway University with various opportunities to participate in research alongside supervisors through seminars, workshops, laboratory and field work. The programme will focus on research areas such as evolutionary computation, big data analytics, computational fluid dynamics, statistical process control, and more.

This programme will develop the following graduate attributes which are in sync with and support the mission of the university:

highly employable graduates who are knowledgeable and technically competent in various fields of mathematics and statistics.
graduates with the mathematical and analytical skills with competencies in critical thinking and problem solving.
graduates with managerial and entrepreneurial skills to be able to communicate effectively.
graduates who are ethical and responsible with expertise in mathematical and statistical knowledge.
graduates who recognize the need to engage in life-long learning for personal and professional growth and development.

Graduates of this programme will be equipped with a versatile range of skills that lend themselves to multiple industries. This allows graduates to pursue senior positions in fields such as finance, education, consultancy, administration, IT, business, and more.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of core modules and followed by a research thesis.

Modules

Candidates are required to complete two modules, namely Research Methodology and Directed Readings, in addition to the Thesis component. By undergoing these modules, candidates will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research successfully towards the completion of the thesis.

Thesis

The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.

Areas of Research

The School has a dedicated team of academicians who will mentor and discuss possible research topics with you in the following areas of research interests, but not limited to:

Applied econometric

Big data analytics

Computational fluid dynamics

Evolutionary computation

Graph theory and combinatorics

Neural networks

Optimal control and numerical optimisation

Statistical modelling

Statistical process control

Time series analysis and forecasting

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in mathematical sciences or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; or
A Bachelor’s Degree in the mathematical sciences or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Other Qualifications – Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to the approval and acceptance by University Senate.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Application Procedure

As part of your application, please nominate TWO (2) referees who can provide reference letters about your suitability to undertake the programme.

Applicants will be required to submit the following documents:

Sunway Postgraduate Application Form
Research Statement
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Scholarship Application Form (if any)
English Language qualification (IELTS / TOEFL / Others) for International Students
Academic qualifications/results (certificates and complete transcripts) (Degree / Others)
One (1) Passport-sized photograph
A copy of national identity card (Malaysians only) or passport (all pages for international students)

All documents are to be sent to the correspondence address or email stated below. Incomplete documents will not be processed.