PG Studies at UWC

MSc IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE PhD IN MATHEMATICS /
COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE
Programme:
The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics houses Programme:
a well-established Masters programme in Mathematical Science. The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics houses
The degree is by EITHER a well-established PhD programme. The research staff in our
• Mathematics full thesis, OR department supervises PhD students in the fields of Algebra,
• Mathematics mini-thesis and coursework consisting of any four Topology, Coding Theory, Graph Theory, Category Theory, Optimal
Control, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Finance, Mathematical
modules from the list: Algebraic Coding Theory, Algebraic Biology and Mathematics Education. The student may enrol for a
Number Theory, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Algebraic PhD degree in Mathematics or Computational Finance.
Topology, Category Theory, Design Theory, Graph Theory, Group Duration:
Minimum two years.
Theory, and Representation Theory of Finite Groups. Applicants Admission requirements:
are advised to confirm the offering of these modules at the time An MSc degree or an equivalent qualification in Mathematics
of application. (NQF level 9) and proven research ability and acceptable research
protocol in Mathematics or Computational Finance.
Duration: Career opportunities:
Minimum one year for full-time students and two years for After obtaining a PhD degree one may have job opportunities
part-time students. in academia and industry. Those who wish to conduct further
research in their field of specialisation may apply for a
Admission requirements: Post-doctoral position at a University. It also opens doors for
A 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (NQF level 8) with at those who wish to continue cutting–edge research in other fields
least a 60% pass, or any Science or Engineering subject with of Mathematical Science.
significant Mathematics component, or an Honours degree
(NQF level 8) in Mathematics with at least 60% pass, or any Science Application process:
or Engineering subject with a significant Mathematics component, Applications for any of these programmes should be completed online via
or a BEd degree with a 60% pass in Mathematics as a major the University of the Western Cape website (www.uwc.ac.za).
subject for the undergraduate degree.
For further information:
Career opportunities: Contact Ms Ntombizandile Lukas
After obtaining a degree “MSc in Mathematical Science” one may Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
have job opportunities in Education, academia and industry. It also University of the Western Cape
opens doors for those who wish to advance their research Room 1.74, Computational and Mathematical Sciences Building
career in other fields of Mathematical Science. Email: nlukas@uwc.ac.za Tel: +27 21 959 2704

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT UWC BSc HONOURS IN BSc HONOURS IN
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE
The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
offers the following programmes at post graduate level: Programme: Programme:
• BSc Honours in Mathematical Science The honours programme in Mathematical Science at the University This programme is administered by the Department of Mathematics
• BSc Honours in Computational Finance of the Western Cape strengthens students’ undergraduate and Applied Mathematics. It is jointly offered by the Department of
• MSc in Mathematical Science mathematical training and gives them a developmental platform Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, the Department of
• PhD in Mathematics / Computational Finance for jobs in academic as well as industrial sectors. It also develops Statistics and Population Studies, together with the School of
their research skills. Business and Finance in the Faculty of Economics and
At postgraduate level, we offer modules in both pure and applied Management Sciences. This programme trains the student in a
mathematics. Our research programme covers the fields of Algebra, To obtain a degree “BSc Honours in Mathematical Science” at wide range of application fields related to financial markets.
Coding Theory, Graph Theory, Topology and Category Theory, Optimal UWC,the student is required to
Control, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Finance, Mathematical • Complete a compulsory research project under the guidance of To obtain a degree “BSc Honours in Computational Finance” at
Biology and Mathematics Education. UWC, the student is required to
a supervisor • Complete a compulsory research project under the guidance of
The research interests in the Department of Mathematics and • Do any six modules from the list: Algebraic Number Theory,
Applied Mathematics can broadly be classified into the following Computational Linear Algebra, Cryptography, Coding Theory, a supervisor
groups: • Do the following compulsory modules: Financial Management,
• Algebra, Coding Theory, Graph Theory: Design Theory, Number Theory, Graph Theory, Mathematical
Modelling in Epidemiology, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Probability and Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Calculus for
Prof EC Mwambene, Dr W Fish Differential Equations, Measure and Integration, Topology, Rings Finance, and Principles of Management Accounts
• Numerical Analysis: and Modules, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Galois • Choose any two modules from the list: Financial Accounting,
Theory, Functions of a Complex Variable, Group Theory, Computational Linear Algebra, Financial Engineering, Time Series
Prof KC Patidar, Dr JB Munyakazi, Dr DM Solomons, Mrs L Adams Introduction to Optimal Control, Stochastic Calculus for Finance, Analysis, Research Methodology, Theoretical Statistics, Financial
• Topology and Category Theory: Financial Engineering; or as advised by the Department of Risk Management, Simulation, and Capita Selecta; or as advised
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics after you have been by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Prof DB Holgate, Prof PJ Witbooi, Dr A Razafindrakoto accepted for the programme. Applicants are advised to confirm after you have been accepted for the programme.
• Computational Finance: Prof KC Patidar , Prof PJ Witbooi, the offering of these modules at the time of application.
Duration:
Dr G Muller Duration: Minimum one year for full-time students and two years for
• Mathematical Biology: Prof KC Patidar, Prof PJ Witbooi, Minimum one year for full-time students and two years for part-time part-time students.
students.
Dr JB Munyakazi, Mrs S Maku-Vyambwera, Mr M Nsuami Admission requirements:
• Stochastic Analysis: Dr C Makasu Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree with majors in Mathematics and Statistics with
• Mathematics Education: Prof DB Holgate, A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and at least a 60% average in at least a 60% average in mainstream Statistics and Mathematics
mainstream third year Mathematics modules. third year level modules. Candidates with extensive experience in
Dr W Fish, Mrs F Karriem, Mr A Taylor the financial field may also apply with relevant motivation.
• Differential Geometry and Gravitation: Career opportunities:
After obtaining a degree “BSc Honours in Mathematical Career opportunities:
Dr DM Solomons. Science”one may have job opportunities in Education and After obtaining a degree “BSc Honours in Computational Finance”
industry. It also opens doors for those who wish to develop their one may have job opportunities in banks, insurance companies,
research career in other fields of Mathematical Science. investment companies, etc. One can also become a quantitative
or investment analyst.