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176905 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics


PGradDipMaths(Curtin)

Introduction


This course develops and enhances knowledge in one or more of the areas of operations research, statistics, numerical analysis, computing or mathematics.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A bachelor degree or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

  SELECT 3 ELECTIVES   75.0
  SELECT 5 OPTIONS   125.0
  200.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
4471 v.3   Algebra 502 3.0 25.0
4472 v.3   Analysis 501 3.0 25.0
4474 v.3   Mathematical Methods 502 3.0 25.0
4477 v.4   Combinatorics Topics 502 3.0 25.0
4478 v.3   Mathematics Topics 501 3.0 25.0
4479 v.3   Mathematics Topics 502 4.0 25.0
5174 v.5   Mathematics Project 592 3.0 25.0
5892 v.4   Advanced Graph Theory 501 3.0 25.0
5894 v.4   Asymptotic Methods 501 3.0 25.0
5896 v.3   Numerical Analysis 501 3.0 25.0
5898 v.3   Numerical Analysis 502 3.0 25.0
5910 v.4   Stochastic Processes 501 3.0 25.0
5912 v.4   Advanced Statistical Inference 502 3.0 25.0
5914 v.4   Applied Mathematics Topics 502 3.0 25.0
5916 v.4   Probability and Statistics Topics 502 3.0 25.0
6116 v.4   Mathematics 501 3.0 25.0
6117 v.4   Mathematics 502 3.0 25.0
6121 v.5   Advanced Optimisation Techniques 501 3.0 25.0
6122 v.5   Combinatorial Optimisation 502 3.0 25.0
13001 v.2   Measure and Probability 501 3.0 25.0
304193 v.3   Time Series Modelling 504 3.0 25.0
304194 v.3   Multivariate Statistical Analysis 502 3.0 25.0
304234 v.2   Probability and Statistics Topics 501 3.0 25.0
304235 v.3   Stochastic Financial Modelling 503 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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