Statistics
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Duration: 2 Years
$6,616
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What will you learn?
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, formed in 1998, started off as Department of Mathematics in 1959. Today, it is one of the largest mathematical institutes in Malaysia. The institute aims to:
Provide quality education and training in various areas of mathematics;
Nurture talent in the mathematical sciences and to produce graduates with problem-solving abilities to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world;
Strive for academic excellence via research and the dissemination of knowledge.
The academic staffs of the Institute are engaged in a broad spectrum of mathematical research, ranging from the highly abstract to areas with real-world applications. There is strong collaborations with international institutions such as: University of New South Wales, University of Ljubljana, UC Santa Cruz, Arizona State University, University of Oklahoma, University of Maine, Exeter University, Flinders University, Murdoch University and Northern Territory University, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria and Jilin University. Apart from being members of several professional organizations, members of the Institute also serve as referees to various international journals.
Eligibility
• National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above
Or
• A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
• Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection program before being accepted by the respective faculty.
Students are required to enrol in the Malay Language Program prior to being conferred a degree.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Students must obtain:
• TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above
Or
• IELTS Band 5.0 - 6.5 and above
Or
• Pass in any equivalent English proficiency test approved and recognized by the University of Malaya.
Core areas of emphasis
Research Methodology for Statistics Research Project for Statistics Statistical Inference Probability Theory Statistical Laboratory Statistical Consultancy and Data Analysis
Career prospects
Graduates will be able to find careers which are related to data analysis, data mining or become software application specialist in: Government agencies ( Department of Statistics, LPPKN and others) Educational services (universities, colleges and others) Financial Institutions (central bank, commercial banks)
Tuition Fees
| Totally (USD) | Yearly (USD) |
|---|---|
| $ 6616 | $ 3308 |
| $ 3308 |
Course Details:
Duration: 2 Years Intakes: February, September
Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:
The University provides a financial assistance to postgraduate candidates. Most of financial assistance offers to candidate who study in Master by mode of research. The list of available financial assistance as following:
The University of Malaya
a) Malaysian Candidate
University of Malaya Student Financial Aid
Fee Reduction Scheme for Postgraduate Candidate with Handicapped and Senior Citizen.
b) International Candidate
University of Malaya Student Financial Aid
Other Agencies
a) Malaysian Candidate
My Master (My Brain 15)
PTPTN Education Loan
b) International Candidate
Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)
Campus (Main Campus)
Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia