MSc degree
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.
Strengths of the HKUST MAED Program
The HKUST Mathematics
Department is a diverse department with strengths in the three areas of
Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, and Statistics/Financial
Mathematics. The Department is leveraging its subject diversity to
offer a program which both broadens and deepens an educator's
appreciation and comprehension of mathematics with the goal of making
them better teachers of mathematics. The courses of the program cover
topics ranging from number theory and combinatorics, to geometry, to
frontiers in application of mathematics, to training in mathematics
problem solving. They promote student intellectual development, and
teaching craft, and they provide a basis for student achievement of
academic and professional goals.
Program
- Duration:
The program is offered in both full-time and part-time modes. The
normal period for completion is one year in full-time mode and two
years in part-time mode.
- Program Fee:
The program fee for the 2023/24 intake: - Local students: HKD
95,000
- Non-local students: HK$115,000
- Admission requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a related Science or
Engineering field. Students are generally expected to have knowledge in
the subjects: (i) Multivariable Calculus, (ii) Linear Algebra, and
(iii) Differential Equations
- English requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
Paper-based test (PBT) score ≥ 550, Internet-based test (iBT) score ≥
80, OR
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score ≥
6.5 and
All sub-scores ≥ 5.5
See
https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/admissions/admission-requirements
- Graduation requirements:
A student must complete the program with a graduation grade average
(GGA) of 2.850 or above as required of all postgraduate students at the
University.
- Application:
Applications for admission for 2023/2024 entry can be made starting in
September 2022 through the HKUST PostGraduate site at:
https://w5.ab.ust.hk/cgi-bin/std_nem_cgi.sh/WService=broker_3p_p/prg/pg_ap_main.r - Application procedures:
https://fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/Admission-to-Hong-Kong-Campus/submitting-an-application/how-to-apply
A personal statement by the applicant of their reason to enroll in the
MAED Program is required as part of the application.
- Application deadline for
Fall 2023/24 Intake (commencing in Sep 2023):
Non-local Applicants: 01 June 2023
Local Applicants: 15 July
2023
Curriculum 2023/24
Students are required to complete 27
credits, including 15 credits from 5 corse courses,
and 12
credits of 4 elective courses.
- Core courses:
(15 credits)
MAED 5021 Mathematical analysis and its applications I
MAED 5121 Algebra and its applications I
MAED 5211 Classical and modern geometry
MAED 5421 Probability and Statistics
MAED 5731 Problem solving strategies
- Elective courses: (12
credits)
MAED 5032 Applications of geometry and analysis
MAED 5111 Classical and abstract algebra
MAED 5321 Combinatorics
MAED 5322 Methodology of Mathematics
MAED 5511 Teaching Mathematics in the Digital Age
MAED 5821 Topics in Mathematics
MAED 5841 Topics in Applied Mathematics for Mathematics Educators
MAED 5851 Scientific computation
MAED 6980 MSc Project
MAED 6981* Independent
Study
* Students may take MAED 6981 for once, with a maximum of 3
credits.
Descriptions of the core and elective courses and study
sequence can be found at:
http://www.math.ust.hk/maed/maed-courses.html
- Credit Transfer
Credit transfer may be granted to a student in recognition of
equivalent courses successfully completed elsewhere. Subject to
approval by the Program Director, and subject to University regulations
a maximum of 6 credits can be transferred.
Inquiries
Inquiries can be sent to: maed@ust.hk