The primary objectives of the M.Sc. Mathematics programme are:
to provide graduates with a comprehensive advanced knowledge of important areas of mathematics.
to produce graduates with high level of analytic and numerical skills required in a 21st century economy
to furnish graduates with the necessary background for further study in Mathematics, and enhance their research capabilities and
to enable graduates to function effectively as teachers, at both the school and university levels.
Two years part-time (evenings only) and is geared at persons employed in the teaching profession who desire the need for upward mobility.
To enter this programme, a candidate must normally hold a first degree with at least second class honours and a major in Mathematics. Candidates with different qualifications may be considered but will be required to pass qualifying courses, as prescribed by the Department.
Students must have passed the following courses (or their equivalent): MATH2401-Elements of Mathematical Analysis, MATH2410 – A First course in Linear Algebra and MATH3402 – A First course on Metric Spaces & Topology. It should be noted that students must pass all the assigned qualified courses before proceeding to the MSc programme. Resits of qualifying courses are not permitted.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
