Mathematics Master’s Degree

Introduction
The master of Mathematics degree program is a joint master program offered jointly by the department of mathematics education, Faculty of Education, at Tishk International University, Erbil and Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Health, Koya University, Koya. Graduate students of mathematics and mathematics education are offered an opportunity to increase and expertise their knowledge by taking enough advanced level courses and making research in the subdivision of mathematics, like algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, statistics, geometry, etc.
Qualification Awarded
Master’s degree in Mathematics.
Profile of The Program
The program aims to donate students with skills to develop knowledge in mathematical content knowledge designing, implementing the application of saved knowledge and analyzing of the handled results systematically in the further undergraduate studies.
Mode of Study
Full Time, part time and in case online learning.
Specific Admission Requirements
Criteria for Admission

The admissions policy is to admit any applicant who is capable of benefiting from and successfully completing their chosen course. Admissions profiles will be reviewed annually, as will selection criteria, and will provide a fair and objective basis for selection to oversubscribed courses. Admission with advanced standing will follow the University procedures.

Applications will normally be considered in the light of a candidate’s ability to meet the following criteria: Academic ability

1) The applicant has provided appropriate indications of proven and potential academic excellence. Appropriate indicators include two or more confidential references (Letters of Recommendation), academic transcripts or their equivalent, Grade point average (GPA) score of minimum 80 points on a scale of 100, and performance at interview. Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.

2) The applicant must provide sufficient evidence, in the view of the assessor, to suggest that they have the academic ability and commitment to pursue the chosen program to a successful conclusion within the required time limits. This includes a sufficient level of academic achievement completed on the first degree or otherwise as a foundation for successful completion of the course.

3) Applicants are normally expected to have achieved Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics.

4) Application form and Resume/CV

5) Field proficiency exam specific to the Master program. This exam test permits fair comparisons of students from a variety of universities and colleges with potentially differing grading standards.

6) For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of proficiency in English. This means an overall score of 5 for IELTS, or an overall score of 80 for TOEFL, or equivalent scores.

7) For applicants who have no IELTS, TOEFL, or any other equivalent international English proficiency score, they can initially apply to the Master program with the passing score obtained from English proficiency exam held by Tishk International University. During the first academic year, they have to submit their TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Qualifying Examination Topics for Master’s Degree

Applicants to the program need to be capable and well prepared in the different areas of Mathematics. These include basics of advanced calculus, mathematical analysis, linear and abstract algebra, real analysis, functional analysis, numerical analysis, mathematical statistics, topology and applied mathematics.

Program Outcomes

1) Enlarge the job opportunities

A graduate of the program has job opportunities in such areas as education, marketing research, demographics, banking and finance, expert cashier. Further, they may pursue academic careers and research positions in higher education institutions or research centers.

2) Access to Further Studies Degree

Students who have successfully graduated from this program may apply to doctorate programs in the same field or other fields that accept students from this field which matches with the recognition regulation of the Ministry of Higher education.

Curriculum of the Program
First Semester
Courses Weekly Course Distribution Tishk International ECTS
code Course Name Theory Pract./Tut. Total hours Credits
GEN 501 Advanced Reseach Methods 3 0 3 5
GEN 503 Advanced Mathematical Programming(IDCL) 3 0 3 5
GEN 505 Academic Writing 3 0 3 5
MATH 501 Advanced Analysis I 3 0 3 7.5
MATH 503 Technical Elective 3 0 3 7.5
Semestral Total 15 0 0 15 30
First Semester
Courses Weekly Course Distribution Tishk International ECTS
code Course Name Theory Pract./Tut. Total hours Credits
GEN 501 Advanced Analysis II 3 0 3 7.5
GEN 503 Technical Elective 3 0 3 7.5
GEN 505 Technical Elective 3 0 3 7.5
MATH 501 Technical Elective 3 0 3 7.5
Semestral Total 12 0 0 12 30
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment and evaluation is one of the significant part of the program and the variety of the assessment is the path to reach the correct and fair results. In addition to midterm examinations and other assignments like quizzes, seminar sessions, term papers, paper publication, and others, students are required to take a final examination. The grades are given by the instructor according to the percentage of assessment types which is totally over 100. All examination results are converted into two lettered scale:

AA-4.00  (90-100)

BA-3.50  (85-89)

BB-3.00  (80-84)

CB-2.50  (75-79)

CC-2.00  (70-74)

DC-1.50  (60-69)

FF-0.00  (0-59)

Courses which do not require midterm and / or final examinations are determined by the department concerned, and the Registrar’s Office is informed accordingly. Under these circumstances, the semester grade is given by evaluating the work done throughout the semester. The practical and / or theoretical components may be evaluated separately. In this case, the course and practical and / or theoretical sessions taken separately must fulfill the above regulations. Grading scheme and grade distribution guidance a student who receives a grade of (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB), or (CC) in any course will be considered successful. Grades of (DC) is conditionally successful/failure, and grade of (FF) will indicate failure. In Progress/Developing;

P – Passed F – Failed; I – Incomplete.

The statements mentioned above are valid for courses continuing more than 1 semester such as thesis work. T (Transfer) Reflects the courses transferred from other universities. The (T) grade is included in computing the Grade Point Average (G.P.A.). The total credit points for a course are obtained by multiplying the grade points by the credit hours.

To obtain the G.P.A. for any given semester, the total credit points earned in that semester are divided by the total credit hours. Cumulative Grade Point Averages (C.G.P.A.): The sum of at least 21 credit with 120 ECTS points earned from 9 courses that the student has been most successful is divided by 21 credit hours to calculate C.G.P.A.

Graduation Requirements

Same as the Qualification Requirements. Official length of the program is normally 2 years; the first year is to take courses year and the second year is to write the master thesis year. Totally 2 semesters per year, and 16 weeks per semester

Facilities
Library; Computer Class; Theoretical Classes; Technological Class; Seminar Class
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