MS Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Level
Graduate
College
College of Computer Sciences & Information Systems
Program Details:
The MS program in Mathematics & Scientific Computing develops rigorous foundational mathematical tools that help in careers as researchers and solution providers.
The MS program in Mathematics & Scientific Computing prepares students for careers in research, applications, and teaching. Students choose courses from two areas of concentration for their coursework: Mathematics and Computations. The program is designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). It spans a minimum duration of two years, comprising at least four semesters, and requires the successful completion of 32 credit hours. Students must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 for the conferment of the degree.
MS Mathematics & Scientific Computing students learn to:
- Develop a thorough understanding of mathematical methods before going to apply analytical skills to solve real-life problems
- Apply rigorous mathematical and computational skills used to handle problems to get meaningful results
- Establish and understand a connection between the techniques of mathematical analysis and scientific computing and their link with the real-life problems
Learning Outcomes
- Use knowledge to apply mathematical and scientific computing techniques and algorithms to real-life problems to extract meaningful insights
- Acquisition of hands-on experience with relevant software tools, languages, data models, and environments for data processing
- Ability to communicate results of analysis effectively (visually and verbally) to a broad audience in the fields of biology, environment, finance and risk management, data science, business management, and other disciplines
Career Path
1. Big Data Analyst | 2. Budget Analyst | 3. Business Metrics Analyst |
4. Economist | 5. Financial Analyst | 6. Operations Research Analyst |
Prospective Employers
1. Banking and Financial Institutions | 2. Investment and Asset Management Firms | 3. Government Economic and Statistical Agencies |
4. Consulting and Business Analytics Firms | 5. Technology Companies and Software Houses | 6. Research Organizations and Think Tanks |
7. Manufacturing and Industrial Organizations | 8. Universities and Higher Education Institutions | 9. Telecommunications and Energy Companies |
Eligibility
16 Years of education in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field. Minimum CGPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0).
A student selected for admission having a degree other than mathematics may be required to study a maximum of FOUR courses as deficiency courses, which must be passed in the first two semesters. A student cannot register in MS courses unless all specified deficiency courses have been passed.
Program Requirements
To fulfill the degree requirements, students must complete eight taught courses along with 6 credit hours of research thesis for MS by Thesis, or 6 credit hours of Independent Research Studies, namely IRS-I and IRS-II, for MS by Independent Research Study, or 6 credit hours through two courses, Elective IV and Elective V, each carrying 3 credit hours, for MS by Coursework. The MS by Coursework option shall be subject to the approval of the departmental committee. For MS Thesis requirement, the students must refer to the MS Policy Manual available at https://basr.iobm.edu.pk/ms-mphil-and-phd-policy-and-thesis/
Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CSP 511 | Research Methodology | 3+0 |
MAT 601 | Advanced Real Analysis | 3+0 |
MAT 621 | Advanced Numerical Analysis | 3+0 |
STS611 | Statistical Modeling and Computing | 3+0 |
MAT 602 | Advanced Topics in Algebra | 3+0 |
Elective Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Mathematics Concentration | |||||
MAT 622 | Numerical Methods for ODEs and PDEs | 3+0 | MAT 623 | Dynamical System | 3+0 |
MAT 624 | Advanced Numerical Linear Algebra | 3+0 | MAT 625 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3+0 |
MAT 626 | Financial Mathematics | 3+0 | MAT 603 | Advance Functional Analysis | 3+0 |
MAT 627 | Numerical Computing and Optimization | 3+0 | MAT 604 | Special Topics in Mathematics | 3+0 |
MAT 605 | Advance Linear Algebra | 3+0 | MAT 606 | Advance Partial Differential Equations | 3+0 |
MAT 607 | Introduction to Calculus of Variations | 3+0 |
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Computer Concentration | |||||
CSP 513 | Special Topics in Computing | 3+0 | CSP 534 | Fundamentals of Algorithms | 3+0 |
CSP 535 | Advanced Design Analysis and Algorithm | 3+0 | CSP 588 | Machine Learning | 3+0 |
CSP 585 | Information Retrieval and Data Mining | 3+0 |
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Note: Students must select at least three electives from the above list
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MAT 691 | MS Thesis-I | 6+0 | MAT 692 | MS Thesis – II | 3+0 |
MAT 693 | Independent Research Study – I | 3+0 | MAT 694 | Independent Research Study – II | 3+0 |
Note: Students must choose either the MS Thesis, the Independent Research Study, or two elective courses from the Elective Courses List. If a student opts for the MS Thesis, enrollment in MS Thesis–II is mandatory to maintain continuous registration until the thesis is formally submitted to the Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) for further processing
MS Thesis–II ensures continuous registration until the student’s research thesis is formally submitted to BASR for further processing.
Course Structure
Course Structure | |
Semester One Research Methodology Advanced Real Analysis Advanced Numerical Analysis Elective I | Semester Two Statistical Modeling and Computing Advanced Topics in Algebra Elective II Elective III
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Semester Three IRS-1/ Elective IV */ MS Thesis-I Understanding of Holy Quran-I **/ Comparative Religion-I ** | Semester Four IRS – II / and Elective V * / MS Thesis-II Understanding of Holy Quran-II **/ Comparative Religion-II ** |
* Subject to the approval of departmental committee
** Muslim students are required to take Understanding of Holy Quran I (1 Credit hour) and Understanding of the Holy Quran II (1 Credit hour) and Non-Muslim students are required to take Comparative Religion-I and Comparative Religion-II.