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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 and decision analysis, including game theory.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in mathematical sciences will give you a solid grounding in this area.

Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Data Science

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Postgraduate courses

The mathematical sciences department offers postgraduate degrees with focus in the areas of:

Certificates and diplomas

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

Certificate in Science and Technology

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

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.

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.

Contact us

Undergraduate
mathsug@aut.ac.nz

Postgraduate (taught)
mathspg@aut.ac.nz

PhD
cmsphdenquiries@aut.ac.nz

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Head of Department

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Professor Jiling Cao

jiling.cao@aut.ac.nz

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Dr Stuart Weston has been appointed to the International VLBI Service (IVS), a global network of radio telescopes.

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12 Jun, 2020

Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh, Director of Women in STEM at AUT says now more than ever getting and maintaining children’s interest in STEM is vital.

Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh wins Equal Pay Award

14 Nov, 2019

The YWCA has named AUT Senior Lecturer Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh champion of equal pay alongside organisational winner Chorus.

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