The Department of Mathematics , The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology maintains strong research in both pure and applied mathematics, the traditional core of a mathematics department.

They offer three postgraduate programs:

Postgraduate programs

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics

The MPhil program seeks to strengthen students' general background in mathematics and mathematical sciences, and to expose students to the environment and scope of mathematical research.

Submission and successful defense of a thesis based on original research is required to obtain the degree.

Enquiry: Prof. Yang XIANG

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics

The PhD program provides a broad background in mathematics and mathematical sciences.
Students choose their major concentration from three options: Pure Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; and Probability and Statistics.
The doctoral thesis must be an original contribution to the field.

Enquiry: Prof. Yang XIANG

Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Mathematics

The MSc program prepares students with science or engineering backgrounds for rewarding careers in the financial sector of Hong Kong. Graduates from this program suite for jobs related to financial product development and pricing (e.g. customized derivatives and insurance contracts), investment decision making and fund management (e.g. asset allocation, portfolio selection), risk management (e.g. risk measurement, stress testing, hedging risk exposure in forex, interest rate or commodities).

Enquiry: Prof. Kani CHEN

Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics for Educators

Mathematics is an indispensible subject for quantitative understanding and logical thinking. It is employed as a formidable and powerful tool in science, engineering, and finance, and as such the learning and teaching of mathematics is of vital importance.

The aim of the Master of Science in Mathematics for Educators (MAED) is to enrich a mathematics educator's knowledge of mathematics.

It will particularly benefit teachers in secondary schools and tutorial educational institutions.

The degree is meant to allow these teachers to enhance their mathematical knowledge and teaching skills with the dual benefit of:

(i) Career advancement facilitation of the individual, and (ii) Better teachers for society.

Enquiry: maed@ust.hk

Contact-

Department of Mathematics,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Telephone : (852) 2358 7460
Fax : (852) 2358 1643
Email : Math.Enquiry@ust.hk