Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators
MSc(MAED)
Both full- and part-time
Full-time : 1 year
Part-time : 2 years
HK$130,000
Program Co-Directors:
Prof Jimmy FUNG, Professor of Mathematics
Dr Hon Ming HO, Lecturer of Mathematics
Mathematics is indispensable for quantitative understanding and logical thinking. It is employed as a formidable and powerful tool in science, engineering, and finance. The MSc program aims to enrich mathematics educators, particularly teachers from secondary schools and educational tutorial institutes, the mathematical knowledge.
www.math.ust.hk/maed
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain fundamental notions that underline the main areas of pure and applied mathematics and statistics;
- Explain the role of proof in pure mathematics;
- Explain to secondary school students the connection between the basic mathematics taught in secondary schools and more advanced mathematics;
- Use problem solving pedagogically as a way to increase student understanding and engagement in secondary schools; and
- Independently investigate additional areas of mathematics and its applications.
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Minimum Credit Requirement
27 credits
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Credit Transfer
Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 6 credits can be transferred to the program.
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Core Courses
15 credits
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Elective Courses
12 credits
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Remarks
Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.
Last update: 15 November 2023
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80 *
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TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *
* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
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their first language is English, or
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they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
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A bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related Science or Engineering area
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Applicants should have knowledge in Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations.
Integrated Bachelor-Master Pathway
- Only for HKUST students in Year 3 or above who are studying a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related Science or Engineering area. Admissions are merit-based and decided on individual basis.
- Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer for admission to MSc(MAED) and need to pay a deposit at the prevailing deposit rate.
- They will be allowed to start taking MSc(MAED) courses in their final year of undergraduate study, and will enter the MSc(MAED) Program upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree.
- Upon entering MSc(MAED), they can transfer up to 6 credits taken during the undergraduate study to fulfill the MSc(MAED) program requirements. They will pay tuition fee for the remaining credits on a pro-rata basis, with a minimum payment for 21 credits.
