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Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics Requirements

The BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics program offers training in mathematical problem-solving techniques with a reduced emphasis on abstract theory. The program is tailored to the student who will need to apply mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to practical problems.

Applied mathematics includes the theoretical portions of physics, chemistry, biomedicine, engineering, economics, finance, and a wide variety of other disciplines. Recent advances in computing technology have made the use of quantitative methods of even greater importance in these disciplines.

Prospects for employment opportunities for graduates in the mathematical and statistical sciences are excellent. There is a growing demand for professional mathematicians and statisticians in almost every sector of the job market, including the engineering and telecommunications industries; computer services and software development; actuarial and financial services; pharmaceutical industry and medical services; market research agencies; government laboratories and the military services; as well as academics and teaching.

Program Educational Objectives

  • Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of applied mathematicians and statisticians.
  • Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics will have achieved the following set of knowledge and performance-based skills, and affective competencies:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics and computing.
  • An ability to design statistical experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • An ability to read, understand and construct mathematical and statistical proofs.
  • An ability to function on a multi-disciplinary team as a member or leader.
  • An ability to formulate, and to solve, mathematical models of real-world problems.
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • An ability to communicate effectively.
  • The broad education necessary to understand the strengths and limitations of mathematical and statistical models, and their solutions, in a global and societal context.
  • A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
  • A knowledge of contemporary issues.
  • An ability to select, and use, appropriate software packages and/or computer programming to solve mathematical models.
  • Familiarity with, and use of, sources of current research and an understanding of how new knowledge is generated.

Program Facilities

  • All lectures are conducted in a traditional classroom setting using both the whiteboard and PowerPoint software.
  • The laboratory classes are conducted in Computer Laboratories equipped with state of the art mathematical and statistical software packages.

Professional Chapters and Clubs

Students are encouraged to take up Undergraduate Membership of one, or more, of the professional mathematical societies such as the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) or the American Mathematical Society (AMS). There is also an active on-campus student Math Club that organizes student- focused seminars and competitions.

Our students have participated in a number of local and regional conferences, the annual UAE Math Day in particular, and have presented the results of their research conducted in collaboration with department faculty.

Degree Requirements

To be recommended for the degree of BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The categories cover the University General Education Requirements (including specification of both Business courses for the GER, 48), additional Mathematics and Computing courses (7 credits), and an Applied Mathematics and Statistics Core (57 credits), Science/Engineering elective (6 credits), Technical Electives (15 credits) and free elective (1 credit) requirements.

The normal length of the BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics program is 134 credits, comprising 48 credits of University General Education Requirements and 86 credits of specific Major requirements.

Applied Mathematics and Statistics Requirements

For the BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, the two GER Business Studies courses are:

Additional Mathematics and Computing Requirements (7 credits)

Students must take the following two courses:

Science/Engineering Electives (6 credits)

Students may select courses from the following list to satisfy their Science/Engineering Elective requirements for the BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics; additional courses may be approved by the department as Science/Engineering electives.

Free Electives (1 credit)

Students may select a total of 1 credit from any courses offered at Khalifa University.

Applied Mathematics and Statistics Core Requirements (57 credits)

Applied Mathematics and Statistics Technical Electives (15 credits)

To satisfy the BSc in Applied Mathematics and Statistics Technical Elective requirement, students must take courses from the following list. Students may be allowed to choose technical electives from the Financial Mathematics concentration or the Mathematical Biology concentration with department approval.

Applied Mathematics and Statistics – Financial Mathematics (Concentration)

Students may select a Financial Mathematics Concentration before selecting the Science/Engineering Electives. A concentration at Khalifa University of Science and Technology leads to a specialized award or degree and will be specified on the diploma and the student’s academic record.

The Financial Mathematics concentration requires the student to select BUSS 150 Introduction to Economics as a Business Elective, and ISYE 480 Financial Engineering from the list of Science/Engineering Electives and replace all technical electives with five courses from the following list.

Applied Mathematics and Statistics – Mathematical Biology (Concentration)

Students may select a Mathematical Biology Concentration before selecting their Science/Engineering Electives. A concentration at Khalifa University of Science and Technology leads to a specialized award or degree and will be specified on the diploma and the student’s academic record.

The Mathematical Biology Concentration requires the student to select BIOL 111 General Biology I and BMED 202 Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals from the list of Science/Engineering Electives and replace all technical electives with the following five courses.