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Overview
- Study mathematic modelling, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, statistical modelling, quantitative analysis, and financial mathematics.
- Prepares you for a career in financial analysis, natural resources and health management, transport management and mathematics teaching.
- Complete in 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Opportunity to progress on to a Master of Mathematical Science.
| QUT course code | MA75 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 1 year full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February, July |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 046041M |
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Details
This course enables graduates from any discipline to develop their knowledge and skills in one or more areas of the mathematical sciences. Strands available include mathematical modelling/applied mathematics, computational mathematics, statistics/statistical modelling, quantitative analysis/financial mathematics and operations research. This course recognises that students may not have studied mathematics for some time.
Career outcomes
Knowledge and skills in mathematics and/or statistical techniques are increasingly in demand in many different areas, for example, quantitative analysis in the finance area, statistical and mathematical modelling in natural resources and health management, operations research in transport management, and mathematics teaching.
Units
Course design
The program of study for an individual student will be decided in consultation with the course coordinator and will take into account the student’s background and area of interest within the mathematical sciences.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission an applicant:
Applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements may be permitted to enrol in the Graduate Certificate subject to approval.
Prior to Enrolment
Potential applicants for this course are advised to contact the Course Coordinator prior to submitting their application to discuss their plans. International students in particular, should be aware that full-time enrolment of at least 36 credit points per semester may not be possible. This is due to the need to meet unit prerequisites. Units are not offered externally although units do have varying amounts of on-line material available. Lectures, tutorials and computer-based practicals may be timetabled during the day or early evening.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $11,700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Science
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
