I- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (MSAM)

1. Introduction

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (MSAM) provides students with intensive knowledge of mathematics; ability to think creatively and independently to solve scientific and technological problems in the field of applied mathematics; construct mathematical models, use mathematical software to solve practical problems; mastering the research method to continue academic careers.

2. Programme Specifications

1. Awarding Institution: Ton Duc Thang University

2. Name of Programme: Applied Mathematics

3. Programme Code: 8460112

4. Training Degree: Master

- Title in English: Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

5. Mode of Study - Training Time

- Mode of Study: Formal – Training time: 24 months

6. Instruction language:   Vietnamese and English

7. Programme Educational Objectives

After graduating from the Master Program in Applied Mathematics of Ton Duc Thang University, graduated students will be able to:

No.	Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
1	Apply interdisciplinary knowledge and in-depth mathematical theory systematically to serve professional activities in the field of Applied Mathematics.
2	Solve complex problems related to the field of Applied Mathematics effectively, creatively and scientifically.
3	Have the ability to self-direct and be aware of self-study and lifelong learning to pursue independent research in the field of Applied Mathematics.

8. Programme learning outcomes

At the completion of the training program in Applied Mathematics at Ton Duc Thang University, graduated students will be able to:

No.	Sort by (group of) Capacity	Expected Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
1	General and interdisciplinary knowledge	Proficient in using foreign languages, general knowledge and interdisciplinary knowledge for work and research.
2	Specialized knowledge	Apply in-depth and advanced mathematical knowledge to give professional conclusions that are applicable to organizations and businesses.
3	Analytical, evaluation and problem solving skills	Analyze and synthesize data to discover and solve applied mathematics problems that business organizations are interested in.
4		Evaluate the effectiveness of methods and results achieved in solving applied problems.
5	Scientific research skills	Demonstrate the ability to do scientific research and apply scientific research results effectively into practice.
6	Organizational and management skills	Have the ability to think systematically to work independently, in groups, and to organize and manage professional activities.
7	Social attitudes and awareness	Demonstrate a high sense of responsibility at work, have working ethics, a spirit of dedication and the ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment.
8		Develop a passion for self-study, self-research, and lifelong learning, thereby generating new initiatives and results to improve professional activities.

9. Admission Criteria

9.1 Admission Method

Entrance examination or a combination of entrance examination and examination are determined in the University's annual Master's Degree Admission Scheme.

9.2 Diploma Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

Graduated from university with a good grade or higher or met the conditions for recognition of a university graduation with a good grade (equivalent degree or above) in a relevant major (Appendix 1) to the field of application. Graduated from university or have met the conditions for recognition of university graduation (or equivalent degree or above) in a relevant major (Appendix 1) with the field of application and have scientific publications related to the field of study and research within 3 years (36 months) up to the date of completing the application file. For a major that is relevant to the field of application, they must complete the requirements for additional knowledge before applying (Appendix 1).

9.3 Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must meet the language proficiency requirements for the master's degree program according to the current Master's degree admissions and training regulations of Ton Duc Thang University.

 

9.4 Other Requirements

Applicants must meet other requirements of the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and in accordance with the University's regulations.

10. Programme Structure

 

Content	Credits
	Total	Mandatory	Elective
General Knowledge	10	10	0
Specialized Knowledge	24	6	18
Scientific Research	12	3	9
Research Topics	9	0	9
Graduate-Oriented Research Topics	3	3	0
Graduate	15	15	0
Master's Thesis	15	15	0
Total	61	34	27

 

11. Programme content

Course code	Course title		Credits	Theory	Practice, Experiment, Discussion
A. Mandatory General Knowledge Courses			10
SH700010	Philosophy		3	3	0
IN700000	Research Methodology		2	2	0
FL700020	Foreign Language		5	5	0
B. Mandatory specialized knowledge courses			9
MS701010	Advanced Functional Analysis		3	3	0
MS701020	Advanced Linear Algebra		3	3	0
MS701970	Graduate-Oriented Research Topics		3	0	3
C. Selective Specialized Knowledge Courses (choose at least 3 research topics equivalent to 9 credits)			27
MS701030	Advanced Discrete Mathematics		3	3	0
MS701040	Real Analysis		3	3	0
MS701050	Partial Differential Equations		3	3	0
MS701070	Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Physics		3	3	0
MS701080	Ill-Posed Problems		3	3	0
MS701100	Complex Analysis		3	3	0
MS701140	Numerical Analysis		3	3	0
MS701150	Finite Element Method		3	3	0
MS701160	Finite Difference Method		3	3	0
MS701170	Finite Volume Method		3	3	0
MS701180	Mathematical Methods for Digital Image Processing		3	3	0
MS701190	Advanced Optimization		3	3	0
MS701210	Mathematical Statistics		3	3	0
MS701220	Advanced Theory of Statistics		3	3	0
MS701230	Stochastic Processes		3	3	0
MS701240	Bayesian Statistics		3	3	0
MS701250	Multivariate Statistics		3	3	0
MS701260	Models of Financial Mathematics		3	3	0
MS701270	Applied Informatics		3	3	0
MS701280	Theory of Polynomials and Applications		3	3	0
MS701290	Functional Equations		3	3	0
MS701300	Relations between Geometry and Algebra in High School		3	3	0
MS701310	Applications of Algebraic Equations in Geometry and Trigonometry		3	3	0
MS701320	Number Theory		3	3	0
MS701330	Coding Theory		3	3	0
MS701370	Advanced Topics in Applied Functional Analysis		3	3	0
MS701380	Advanced Topics in Applied Numerical Analysis		3	3	0
MS701390	Advanced Topics in Computational Statistics		3	3	0
MS701400	Advanced Topics in Methods of High School Mathematics		3	3	0
MS701470	Advanced Topics in Applied Algebra		3	3	0
MS701420	Advanced Topics in Optimal Algorithms		3	3	0
MS701430	Advanced Integral Transforms		3	3	0
MS701440	Operations Research		3	3	0
MS701450	Time Series and Predictions		3	3	0
MS701460	Statistical Machine Learning		3	3	0
D. Graduation			15
MS701000	Master’s Thesis		15	0	15
Total			61

 Note:

1 credit = 15 periods of theory

= 30 periods of  practice, experiment, or discussion

12. Progression Points

Students must meet the conditions for recognition of graduation and grant of a master’s degree according to the current Regulation on enrollment and training at the master’s level of Ton Duc Thang University and the specific requirements of the training program.

13. Special Features

 

The Master’s Degree Program in Applied Mathematics equips students with mathematical thinking skill, independent and creative work skill, and the ability to detect and solve problems in the field of applied mathematics with a higher level of expertise, meeting the research needs as well as the students’ knowledge development requirements in the field of computational science or applied mathematics, with international integration capability.

The requirement to complete a Master’s Thesis and study research topics helps students develop scientific research skills and participate in scientific research.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course code Course name (in Vietnamese) Course name (in English) Total credits Theory Practice, laboratory, thesis A. Mandatory general knowledge 10     SH700010 Triết học Philosophy 3 3 0 IN700000 Phương pháp nghiên cứu khoa học Research Methodology 2 2 0 FL700020 Ngoại ngữ Foreign Language 5 5 0 B. Mandatory specialized knowledge 9     MS701010 Giải tích hàm nâng cao Advanced Functional Analysis 3 3 0 MS701020 Đại số tuyến tính nâng cao Advanced linear algebra  3 3 0 MS701990 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu định hướng tốt nghiệp Graduate-Oriented Research Topics 3 0 3 C. Elective specialized knowledge (choose a minimum of 3 research topics equivalent to 9 credits) 27     MS701030 Toán rời rạc nâng cao Advanced discrete mathematics  3 3 0 MS701040 Giải tích thực Real Analysis 3 3 0 MS701050 Phương trình đạo hàm riêng Partial Differential Equations 3 3 0 MS701070 Phương trình toán lý Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Physics 3 3 0 MS701080 Bài toán không chỉnh Ill-Posed Problems  3 3 0 MS701100 Giải tích phức Complex Analysis 3 3 0 MS701140 Giải tích số Numerical Analysis 3 3 0 MS701150 Phương pháp phần tử hữu hạn Finite Element Method 3 3 0 MS701160 Phương pháp sai phân hữu hạn Finite Difference Method 3 3 0 MS701170 Phương pháp thể tích hữu hạn Finite Volume Method 3 3 0 MS701180 Phương pháp toán trong xử lý ảnh số Mathematical Methods for Digital Image Processing 3 3 0 MS701190 Tối ưu nâng cao Advanced optimization 3 3 0 MS701210 Thống kê toán Mathematical Statistics 3 3 0 MS701220 Lý thuyết thống kê nâng cao Advanced Theory of Statistics 3 3 0 MS701230 Quá trình ngẫu nhiên Stochastic processes 3 3 0 MS701240 Thống kê Bayes Bayesian statistics 3 3 0 MS701250 Thống kê nhiều chiều Multivariate statistics 3 3 0 MS701260 Mô hình toán tài chính Models of Financial Mathematics 3 3 0 MS701270 Tin học ứng dụng Applied informatics 3 3 0 MS701280 Lý thuyết đa thức và ứng dụng Theory of Polynomials and Applications 3 3 0 MS701290 Phương trình hàm Functional Equations 3 3 0 MS701300 Liên kết giữa hình học và đại số trong chương trình toán phổ thông Relations between Geometry and Algebra in High School 3 3 0 MS701310 Ứng dụng của phương trình đại số trong hình học và lượng giác Applications of Algebraic Equations in Geometry and Trigonometry 3 3 0 MS701320 Lý thuyết số Number Theory 3 3 0 MS701330 Lý thuyết mã Coding Theory 3 3 0 MS701370 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu về giải tích hàm ứng dụng Advanced Topics in Applied Functional Analysis 3 3 0 MS701380 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu về giải tích số ứng dụng Advanced Topics in Applied Numerical Analysis 3 3 0 MS701390 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu về thống kê tính toán Advanced Topics in Computational Statistics 3 3 0 MS701400 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu về phương pháp toán sơ cấp Advanced Topics in Methods of High School Mathematics 3 3 0 MS701470 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu về đại số ứng dụng Advanced Topics in Applied Algebra 3 3 0 MS701420 Chuyên đề nghiên cứu về thuật toán tối ưu Advanced Topics in Optimal Algorithms 3 3 0 MS701430 Các phép biến đổi tích phân nâng cao Advanced Integral Transforms  3 3 0 MS701440 Vận trù học Operations Research 3 3 0 MS701450 Dự báo Time Series and Predictions 3 3 0 MS701460 Học máy thống kê Statistical Machine Learning 3 3 0 D. Graduation   15     MS701000 Luận văn thạc sĩ Master's Thesis 15 0 15 Total   61

 

d) Admission Criteria

* Admission Method

   Entrance examination or a combination of entrance examination and examination are determined in the University's annual Master's Degree Admission Scheme.

*  Diploma Requirements

   Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

+ Graduated from university with a good grade or higher or met the conditions for recognition of a university graduation with a good grade (equivalent degree or above) in a relevant major (Appendix 1) to the field of application. 

+ Graduated from university or have met the conditions for recognition of university graduation (or equivalent degree or above) in a relevant major (Appendix 1) with the field of application and have scientific publications related to the field of study and research within 3 years (36 months) up to the date of completing the application file.

+For a major that is relevant to the field of application, they must complete the requirements for additional knowledge before applying (Appendix 1).

* Language Proficiency Requirements

+ Applicants must meet the language proficiency requirements for the master's degree program according to the current Master's degree admissions and training regulations of Ton Duc Thang University.

* Other Requirements

+ Applicants must meet other requirements of the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and in accordance with the University's regulations. 

 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

No.	Descriptions
1	Proficient in using foreign languages, general knowledge and interdisciplinary knowledge for work and research.
2	Apply in-depth and advanced mathematical knowledge to give professional conclusions that are applicable to organizations and businesses.
3	Analyse and synthesize data to discover and solve applied mathematics problems that business organizations are interested in.
4	Evaluate the effectiveness of methods and results achieved in solving applied problems.
5	Demonstrate the ability to do scientific research and apply scientific research results effectively into practice.
6	Have the ability to think systematically to work independently, in groups, and to organize and manage professional activities.
7	Demonstrate a high sense of responsibility at work, have working ethics, a spirit of dedication and the ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment.
8	Develop a passion for self-study, self-research, and lifelong learning, thereby generating new initiatives and results to improve professional activities.

4. Job Opportunities

After graduating from the master’s degree program in Applied Mathematics, students will be able to:

+ Work in agencies that require analysis and establishment of mathematical models to solve real-world problems in the fields of science, engineering, industry, business, climate change, education, and society, etc.

+ Participate in doctoral programmes in applied mathematics in Vietnam and abroad.

+ Conduct research in scientific institutes, research centers, and universities.

+ Teach at colleges, universities, and research institutes, etc.

II - Programme 4+1 in Applied Mathematics

1. Training highlights

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics equips students with the ability to think mathematically, to work independently and creatively, and to discover and solve problems in the field of applied mathematics with a deeper level of expertise, meeting the research needs as well as the requirements for knowledge development of students in the field of computational science or applied mathematics, with the ability to integrate internationally.

2. Job position after graduation

After graduating from the Master's program in Applied Mathematics, students can:
−Work in organizations that require analysis and establishment of mathematical models to solve practical problems in science, engineering, industry, business, climate change, education, society, etc.
−Participate in doctoral programs in Applied Mathematics at home and abroad.
−Do research in scientific institutes, research centers and universities.
−Teach at colleges, universities, research institutes, etc.

3. List of equivalent subjects

Students participating in the 4+1 program are considered for equivalent subjects according to the issued list, specifically as follows:

Course in Master Programme				Course in Bachelor Programme
No	Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Course Code	Course Title	Credits
1	MS701320	Number Theory	3	C02047	Elementary Number Theory	3
2	MS701160	Finite Difference Method	3	C02037	Advanced Numerical Analysis	3
3	MS701010	Advanced Functional Analysis	3	C01030	Advanced Functional Analysis	3
4	MS701020	Advanced Linear Algebra	3	C01031	Advanced Linear Algebra	3
5	MS701060	Integral Transforms	3	C02008	Integral Transforms	3
6	MS701040	Real Analysis	3	C03024	Real Analysis	3
7	MS701070	Equations in Mathematical Physics	3	C02039	Equations in Mathematical Physics	3
8	MS701280	Theory of Polynomials and Applications	3	C02048	Theory of Polynomials	3

 

4. Benefits of joining the programme 4+1

Only applicable to students studying at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU). Simple admission process (no entrance exam), students are flexible in choosing the time to study and the subjects. Receive many scholarships from TDTU: from 25% to 50% of tuition fees. Shorten training time: 4+1 training = 5 years, receive 2 degrees (University and Master). Subjects are considered equivalent to reduce training volume and time (detailed list is presented in section 3). The timetable is arranged on weekends (Saturday afternoon + Sunday), suitable for students to ensure both the main program (University system) and to be able to participate in the 4+1 program. Subjects studied can be reserved for 5 years. Opportunity to participate in scientific seminars organized by the Faculty. Opportunity to exchange and study with international students. In addition, students have the opportunity to study and interact with foreign professors and participate in specialized talks.

5. Contact information

Department of Graduate Studies (Room B002)

Address: B002, Building B, No. 19 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgs.tdtu Tel: +84-28-3775-5059

Hotline: 0944 314 466

Email: gradstudies@tdtu.edu.vn

Faculty of Specialization (Room C007)

Dr. Le Thi Ngoc Giau

 Email: lethingocgiau@tdtu.edu.vn

 Phone: (+84) 907122623

6. Conditions of participation

TDTU students take 02 general training courses (no requirements on learning outcomes):

1. Marxist-Leninist philosophy

2. Scientific research methods

TDTU students who have accumulated at least 100 credits (correct/appropriate major) are allowed to take up to 12 credits of postgraduate specialized training courses.

7. Implementation sequence

#	Stage	Job Description	Performers	Related Forms
1	TDTU students	1.  Follow information and submit application for postgraduate training program (4+1): + Students follow information about opening courses in the 4+1 programme on the website of the Department of Graduate Studies and the specialized department; + Complete and submit the application for postgraduate training with confirmation from the specialized department and the Department of Graduate Studies	Students, Department of Graduate Studies, specialized department	Application for postgraduate training program (Form 4 at: http://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/dao-tao/bieu-mau-lien-quan-chuong-trinh-thac-si)
		2. View schedule and pay tuition: + Students follow the official timetable on the website of the Department of Graduate Studies; + Students pay tuition fees according to the announcement of the Finance Department; (notification via student email) + Students submit a Course Cancellation Application to the Department Undergraduate Studies to cancel the equivalent course.	Students, Department of Graduate Studies, Finance Department, Department of Undergraduate Studies	Tuition receipt
		3. Organize teaching and learning according to the schedule announced by the Department of Graduate Studies	Specialized department, Students	Instructions for viewing timetables, exam schedules and scores for students studying postgraduate training
		4.Apply for recognition of undergraduate courses (if applicable): Students complete and submit an application for university course recognition for courses with equivalent exemptions according to school regulations.	Students, Department of Graduate Studies, Department of Undergraduate Studies	Application for recognition of university courses (Form 26 at: http://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/dao-tao/bieu-mau-lien-quan-chuong-trinh-thac-si)
2	After graduation	5. Apply within 12 months of graduation: + Prepare documents to register for online admission; + Register online on the Ton Duc Thang University's postgraduate admissions page (on the website of the Admissions Department); + Submit 01 set of paper application documents after successfully registering online at the Admissions Department; + Pay the admission fee at the Finance Department.	Students after graduation,Department of Graduate Studies, Finance Department	+ Documents to apply online:   - 01 portrait photo file (3 x 4); - 01 scanned file of university diploma (save as pdf); - 01 scanned file of university transcript (save as pdf); - 01 scanned file of valid international language certificate eligible for foreign language exemption (if any); - Personal information on ID card + 01 basic paper file set to prepare includes:- Application form (printed from the application page); - 02 scientific CVs (form on the website of the Department of Graduate Studies); - 01 photocopy of university graduation diploma (photocopy does not need to be notarized); - 01 photocopy of university graduation transcript (photocopy does not need to be notarized); - 01 photocopy of valid international language certificate eligible for foreign language exemption (if any); - 01 health examination form (with photo attached and stamped on the photo); - 02 3 x 4 photos.
		6. After receiving the admission notice and completing the admission procedures: + Candidates receive the admission notice and complete the admission procedures according to the announcement of the Department of Graduate Studies; + Complete and submit the application for recognition of credits at the Department of Graduate Studies (to have credits taken in the postgraduate training program recognized through the master's training program).	Department of Graduate Studies, Finance Department, Student Affairs Department, successful candidate	Application for recognition of credits (Form 25 at: http://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/dao-tao/bieu-mau-lien-quan-chuong-trinh-thac-si)