Mathematics Monash University

Overview

From governments to financial and research institutions, employers today are seeking people with advanced knowledge and skills in mathematics who are able to play a critical role in strategic and analytical decision-making and problem-solving.

The Mathematics program at Monash University is designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree and a strong foundation in mathematics.

Outcomes   

• A combination of coursework and project work, this program will appeal to students who love mathematics and want to embark on a career in academia.

• It is also suitable for people who seek to develop and deepen their knowledge and skills in mathematics, and develop the capacity to use them to tackle complex problems in a variety of situations.

Careers and opportunities

• The flexible coursework offering ensures students can create a program to suit their interests, from pure mathematics that develops the core theory, to statistics and applied and computational mathematics that extend this theory to bring practical solutions to real-world problems. 

• Graduates of the program possess advanced knowledge and skills that make them employable in industry or prepare them for doctoral studies.

• Upon completion of this Master’s, students will gain a deeper knowledge of Mathematics which can open doors to a range of careers from academia, data analysis, and mathematical modeling to quantitative analysis and more. This Master's can also be used to prepare students for a PhD.