AUT - Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences / Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences / Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Overview
Programme Code: AK1312 (Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences) / DJ1040 (Bachelor of Science)
Level: 8
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 27 February 2012 and 16 July 2012
AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences / Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a one year postgraduate qualification for high performing students who already have an undergraduate qualification in Applied Mathematics or Computer Science.
WHAT THIS QUALIFICATION COVERS
The Applied Mathematics specialisation equips students with advanced mathematical methods and techniques, and their applications in modern science, engineering and finance. Various sectors of industry face increasingly larger-scale problems that can be solved only through a specialised knowledge and skills in applied mathematics.
The Computer Science specialisation covers advanced industry technologies such as: Java's JPA and JSF; EJB and Spring framework; smartphone platforms; bleeding edge and emerging technologies such as manets; web 2.0 techniques such as REST and mashups; advanced real time graphics programming; and parallel and grid computing. The papers are amongst the most advanced in the world for server and mobile system development.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences / Bachelor of Science (Honours) graduates will have advanced knowledge and capabilities in a specialised field of applied mathematics or computer science. They will have the ability to undertake advanced independent research and will be prepared for further postgraduate study at masters or doctoral level.
Some of the career opportunities include:
- Computer game and 3D graphics programmer
- Cryptographer and security analyst
- Java EE or .NET software developer
- Mobile computer systems developer
- Systems architect/designer
- Technical software developer
PAPERS
The degree consists of six papers and a dissertation, where the student undertakes a supervised research project typically in collaboration with an industry partner. This provides the student with both research and real work experience. Potential industry-focused projects will be discussed with successful applicants when they commence the degree.
Applied Mathematics
Select 6 papers (90 points) from:
718100 Advanced Numerical Analysis (15)
718101 Astrophysics and Radio Astronomy (15)
718102 Advanced Mathematical Modelling (15)
718103 Mathematical Methods in Optimization (15)
718104 Modern Algebra (15)
718105 Topics in Mathematical Finance (15)
718107 Advanced Differential Equations (15)
718108 Game Theory and Decision Analysis (15)
718901 Specialist Topic A* (15)
718902 Specialist Topic B* (15)
including up to two papers (30 points) from other postgraduate papers in a related subject to the specialisation with the approval of the programme leader.
Computer Science
Select 6 papers (90 points) from:
718300 Advanced Computer Graphics (15)
718301 Server System Development (15)
718302 Emerging Technologies (15)
718303 Mobile System Development (15)
718304 Software Architecture (15)
718305 Advanced Distributed Systems (15)
738039 Advanced High Performance Computing and Applications (15)
718901 Specialist Topic A* (15)
718902 Specialist Topic B* (15)
including up to two papers (30 points) from other postgraduate papers in a related subject to the specialisation with the approval of the programme leader.
Dissertation
All students must complete:
718900 Dissertation (30)
* Enrolment subject to approval of the programme leader.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting requisite requirements and availability of papers (not all papers listed above will be open for enrolment in a given year).