Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science Requirements
The BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science 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 B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science will have achieved the following set of knowledge and performance-based skills, and affective competencies:
- An ability to read, understand and construct mathematical proofs.
- An ability to build and solve mathematical and statistical models that are suitable to real-world applications.
- An ability to assess the applicability of data science methodologies to enable data analysis, interpretation and prediction.
- An ability to use appropriate software packages and computer programming to solve mathematical, statistical and data science related problems.
- An ability to communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- An ability to function in a team as a member or leader.
- An ability to use sources of scientific information and an understanding of how mathematical 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 B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The normal length of the BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science program is 123 credits, comprising 48 credits of University General Education Requirements and 75 credits of specific Mathematics Major Requirements distributed in the following categories:
Science/Engineering Electives (3 credits)
Students may select one course from the following list to satisfy their Science/Engineering Elective requirements for the BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science. Additional courses may be approved by the department as Science/Engineering electives.
Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science Core Requirements (57 credits)
Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Technical Electives (15 credits)
To satisfy the B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Technical Elective requirement, students must take five courses from the following list. Students may be allowed to choose technical electives from the Mathematics of Financial Data and Decisions concentration or the Mathematics of Life Sciences concentration with department approval. Moreover, the department may approve additional courses.
No more than 3 credits of Independent Study and Research Course may be counted towards a student’s degree.
Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science - Mathematics of Financial Data and Decisions (Concentration)
Students may select a Mathematics of Financial Data and Decisions 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 Mathematics of Financial Data and Decisions concentration suggests the student to select BUSS 201 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance as a Business Elective, and requires the student to select ISYE 480 Financial Engineering from the list of Science/Engineering Electives and replace all technical electives with five courses from the following list. Moreover, the department may approve additional courses.
Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science – Mathematics of Life Sciences (Concentration)
Students may select a Mathematics of Life Sciences 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 Mathematics of Life Sciences Concentration suggests the student to select BIOL 111 General Biology I from the list of Science/Engineering Electives, and requires the student to replace all technical electives with five courses from the following list. Moreover, the department may approve additional courses.