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Mathematical Sciences department

The Mathematical Sciences department's strengths are its close links with industry, and an emphasis on modelling and computing skills. Our research ranges from statistical programming and stochastic modelling to financial mathematics, modelling in health and biology, astronomy and decision analysis, including game theory.

The Mathematical Sciences department offers the following courses:

You can also study the following as a second major or a minor as part of your degree:

Related programmes include:

This major is more computing based; whereas the Analytics major in the Bachelor of Science is statistics-based.

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Research in mathematical sciences

We conduct research via several institutes and centres, and host the Mathematical Sciences Research Group.

Industry links

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has close links with business and industry and we are active participants of Mathematics-in-Industry New Zealand. We also partner with many companies who provide projects and guest lectures for our Master of Analytics students.

Statistical consulting

Our Statistical Consultancy Centre offers a consultancy service for external clients as well as AUT students and staff. Contact us for more information: statistical_consulting@aut.ac.nz

Professional Societies and Organisations

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Silvia Arini
Great graduatesSilvia AriniMaster of AnalyticsBeing able to analyse large datasets is essential, says Silvia Arini who came to AUT as an international student from Indonesia to study a Master of Analytics.Being able to analyse large datasets is essential, says Silvia Arini who came to AUT as an international student from Indonesia to study a Master of Analytics, supported by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ Scholarship. Living in a new country can be challenging, says Silvia who came to Auckland with her baby and has appreciated the support she and her family have received.
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Jarryd Martin
Great graduatesJarryd MartinSoftware Developer, Launch AgentBachelor of Computer and Information SciencesProgramming has always fascinated him, says computing alumnus Jarryd Martin who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences.Programming has always fascinated him, says Jarryd Martin who came to AUT to study a Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Analytics. After finishing his degree at the end of 2020, Jarryd now enjoys applying what he has learnt as a software developer for Launch Agent, a company that specialises in creating websites for customers.
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Jason Pang
Great graduatesJason PangSenior Business Information Analyst, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), WellingtonMaster of AnalyticsAnalysing data is fascinating, says Jason Pang who came to AUT as an international student from Hangzhou in China and completed a Master of Analytics.Analysing data is fascinating, says Jason Pang who came to AUT as an international student from Hangzhou in China and completed a Master of Analytics with Honours (First Class). Now working as a senior business information analyst at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in Wellington, Jason loves applying his understanding of data in his career.
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Postgraduate (taught)
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PhD
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Professor Jiling Cao

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