Master of Science (Mathematics for Educators)

Expand All

Important Notice

The programme will be opened for the January 2021 intake. Application period is from 11 May – 6 July 2020. Click here for more details.

Overview

The Master of Science (Mathematics for Educators) is designed to cater to the professional needs of mathematics educators.

The programme emphasises the acquisition of wide and in-depth content knowledge in mathematics as well as its linkage to mathematics teaching. You will have the opportunity to study courses in different areas of mathematics, conducted by active working mathematicians, many of them holding a qualification in teaching of mathematics.

A strong mastery of mathematics will enable educators to teach better and to promote higher order thinking among students in the learning of mathematics. Mathematics specialists in education institutes will also benefit from this programme because a good understanding of mathematics is crucial for handling various tasks related to mathematics education, such as the design of contemporary and rigorous curriculum, assessment of mathematics learning, and development of teaching resources.

Level 1 courses will deal with the teaching of selected topics in tandem with the mathematics content. Level 2 courses enable you to develop further expertise in a number of areas of your choice. The core course, Mathematics Inquiry, will provide you with the opportunity to examine the current research in an area of modern mathematics.

The programme is open to graduates in Mathematics as well as graduates in non-Mathematics disciplines, who have a strong mathematics background to pursue a study of mathematics at the Master's level.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science with Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, or
Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, with at least one year of professional working experience

For international applicants, more information on the entry requirements can be found here.

Structure

The programme offers a range of courses that will broaden and deepen the candidate’s mathematical content knowledge. It will also provide opportunities for candidates to traverse the boundaries of mathematical research.

You are required to complete 8 courses comprising:

1 core course (MSM900 Mathematical Research Methods)
7 specialisation elective courses, with at most three at Foundation level

Core (MSM900 Mathematical Research Methods)	Electives

Elective Courses in this programme are organised along five strands:

Analysis-Geometry
Algebra-Number Theory
Discrete Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics

Elective Courses
Level	Analysis-Geometry strand	Algebra-Number Theory strand	Discrete Mathematics strand	Applied Mathematics strand	Statistics strand
Foundation	MSM910 Calculus and Analysis for Educators	MSM911 Ring Theory for Educators	MSM912 Discrete Mathematics for Educators	MSM913 Computing and Programming Techniques for Educators	MSM914 Statistical Theory for Educators
Advanced	MSM921 Real Analysis MSM922 Theory and Applications of Differential Equations MSM923 Topology MSM924 Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry MSM925 Contemporary topics in Analysis, Geometry and Topology	MSM931 Number Theory MSM932 Commutative Ring Theory MSM933 Topics in Applied Algebra MSM934 Group Theory MSM935 Contemporary topics in Algebra and Number Theory	MSM941 Selected Topics in Graph Theory MSM942 Algorithms and Applications in Graph Theory	MSM951 Numerical Mathematics and Applications MSM952 Large Scale Systems in Operations Research MSM953 Contemporary topics in Applied Mathematics MSM954 Models of Computation	MSM961 Multiple Linear Regression MSM962 Multivariate Methods
Advanced	MSM970 Mathematical Inquiry

Pre-requisites for Advanced Level courses

Advanced Level courses may require the candidate to have completed a Foundation Level course as pre-requisite.

Advanced Level Courses	Pre-requisite Foundation Level Courses or equivalent	Non-mandatory preferences
Analysis-Geometry Strand
MSM921 Real Analysis	MSM910 Calculus and Analysis for Educators
MSM922 Theory and Applications of Differential Equations	MSM910 Calculus and Analysis for Educators
MSM923 Topology	MSM910 Calculus and Analysis for Educators	Set Theory at undergraduate level
Algebra-Number Theory Strand
MSM931 Number Theory	MSM911 Ring Theory for Educators
MSM932 Commutative Ring Theory	MSM911 Ring Theory for Educators
MSM933 Topics in Applied Algebra	Linear Algebra or Matrix Algebra at undergraduate level
MSM934 Group Theory	MSM911 Ring Theory for Educators
Discrete Mathematics Strand
MSM941 Selected Topics in Graph Theory	MSM912 Discrete Mathematics for Educators
MSM942 Algorithms and Applications in Graph Theory	MSM912 Discrete Mathematics for Educators
Applied Mathematics Strand
MSM951 Numerical Mathematics and Applications
MSM954 Models of Computation	MSM913 Computing and Programming Techniques for Educators
Statistics Strand
MSM961 Multiple Linear Regression	MSM914 Statistical Theory for Educators	Matrix Algebra at undergraduate level Linear Regression and Linear Algebra at undergraduate level
MSM962 Multivariate Methods	MSM914 Statistical Theory for Educators	Matrix Algebra at undergraduate level Linear Regression and Linear Algebra at undergraduate level
Research Elective
MSM970 Mathematical Inquiry	MSM900 Mathematical Research Methods

Waiver of Pre-requisites

A student who had completed relevant undergraduate courses may apply through Office of Academic Administration and Services (before registration) for “waiver of pre-requisite”, i.e., waiver of the Foundational level course required as pre-requisite for an Advanced level course(s). Students who successfully obtain a “waiver of pre-requisite” must still fulfil the programme requirement of completing the core course plus seven elective courses.

Advanced level course(s)	Foundation level course required as pre-requisite to Advanced level course(s)	Eligibility for “waiver of pre-requisite” based on a prior completion of the following relevant undergraduate courses or their equivalent
MSM921, MSM922, MSM923	MSM910	AAM20B Calculus II and AAM33D Real Analysis
MSM931, MSM932, MSM934	MSM911	AAM33E Modern Algebra
MSM941, MSM942	MSM912	AAM33J Combinatorial Analysis and AAM43J Graph Theory
MSM954	MSM913	Introductory programming course in either C, Java, Basic, etc., at undergraduate level
MSM961, MSM962	MSM914	AAM33H Statistics III and AAM43B Statistical Theory

While certain advanced courses specifically require a student to have completed and passed the foundation course within the given strand, there are others that require additional pre-requisite(s) or preferred background knowledge which are spelt out clearly in the attached course descriptions, where applicable. When reading advanced courses, students at graduate level are expected to exercise academic independence in the acquisition of additional prior knowledge if they have not possessed such.

Click here for Course Descriptions

Important note for matriculated students:
Please refer to the ISAAC system for the programme structure relevant to your intake during Course Registration or consult your programme leader if you need clarifications.

Period of Candidature

The Master of Science (Mathematics for Educators) is offered on both full-time and part-time basis.

The candidature periods are as follows:

Full-time

Minimum

1 year

Maximum

3 years

Part-time

Minimum

2 years

Maximum

4 years

Fees

Our tuition fees are subject to revision on a yearly basis. More details can be found here.

Application for Admission

There are generally two intakes a year (January and August). You are advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in May/June and November/December to confirm if the programme will be open for application at any particular intake.

Applicants who are currently working with sponsors, donors or financial institutions to fund their studies, are encouraged to submit their applications early to NIE so as not to miss out on our application period.

Applications are to be made online.

More information on application details can be found here.

Developing your passion into mastery with NIE

Sharing Session at NIE Postgraduate Fair 2016

Research projects in areas of Mathematics and Mathematics Education

For more sharing sessions videos taken at NIE Postgraduate Fair 2016, please click here.

Brochures

Master of Science (Mathematics for Educators)

Contact Us

E-mail: nieadmpp@nie.edu.sg
(for administrative enquiries related to admissions and application)
E-mail: higherdegrees@nie.edu.sg
(for administrative matters related to programme matters such as time-table, study plans)
Programme leader: Associate Professor Ho Weng Kin
(for specific academic enquiries related to the programme such as curriculum requirements)