BACHELOR OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Programme name: Applied Mathematics          Code: 7460112

Mode of training: Full-time                                 Training time: 4 years

Award: Bachelor                                                   Total number of credits: 141 credits

Part 1

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME

1.1 Programme name: Applied Mathematics Programme

1.2 Programme Code: 7460112

1.3 Awarding institution: Can Tho University.

Address: Campus II, 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City

Website: https://cns.ctu.edu.vn/en/mathintro.html

1.4 Award: Bachelor of Applied Mathematics

1.5 Total credits: 141

1.6 Mode of training: Full-time

1.7 Training time: 4 years (at most 8 years)

1.8 Applicants: People with high school diplomas or equivalent

1.9 Grade System: 4-grade

1.10 Graduation conditions:

-  Accumulate enough modules and credits specified in the programme; cumulative common average of the whole course of 2.0 or higher (on 4-grade);

- Complete conditional courses. In addition, general average score of National Defense and Security Education courses must be 5.0 or higher (on a 10-grade);

- Not being examined for criminal liability, not being disciplined at the level of suspension of study in the last academic year.

Part 2

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Programme objective

1.1 General programme objective

The undergraduate Applied Mathematics program trains science bachelor's degree holders with basic knowledge of political science, social sciences, and law; foundational and advanced knowledge of mathematics; skills in applying mathematics to practical problems; foreign language and information technology skills to meet job requirements; independent and collaborative teamwork skills; a creative spirit and scientific research capabilities; the ability to self-learn and engage in lifelong learning; professional ethics and the ability to adapt to social environments, meeting the human resource development requirements of the country.

1.2. Expected learning outcomes

The undergraduate Statistics program provides students with:

ELO1: Basic knowledge of social culture, law, economics, politics, national defense, security, physical education; research methodologies for issues related to Applied Mathematics.

ELO2: Foundational knowledge of mathematics including algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics to continue developing knowledge in specific fields of Applied Mathematics.

ELO3: In-depth professional knowledge of Applied Mathematics to apply in solving practical problems and meet professional and social requirements.

ELO4: Skills in applying Applied Mathematics knowledge and supporting software to solve practical problems.

ELO5: Foreign language and information technology skills; independent and team working skills; scientific research capabilities.

ELO6: Lifelong learning capacity, professional ethics, and the ability to adapt to social environments.

2. Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Applied Mathematics undergraduate program, graduates will be able to:

2.1. Knowledge

2.1.1 General Education Knowledge

PLO1: Present basic knowledge of political science, natural sciences, social sciences, and law.

PLO2: Present and apply fundamental theories of physical education, national defense, and security.

2.1.2 Core Knowledge in the Field

PLO3: Apply basic principles, methods, and concepts in mathematics to learning and researching in-depth knowledge in the field of Applied Mathematics.

2.1.3 Specialized Knowledge

PLO4: Effectively apply advanced and cutting-edge mathematical theories to research and develop applied mathematical methods.

PLO5: Appropriately apply mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems such as optimization, data analysis, simulation, and prediction in economic, technical, and scientific fields.

2.2. Skills

2.2.1 Technical Skills

PLO6: Model real-world problems such as optimization, data analysis, and simulation to provide effective solutions.

PLO7: Program in at least one programming language and proficiently use at least one mathematical software or computational tool to solve practical problems.

2.2.2 Soft Skills

PLO8: Use a foreign language equivalent to Level 3/6 of Vietnam's Foreign Language Competency Framework (B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference), specialized language skills, and basic information technology skills to enhance work efficiency and quality, conduct research, and improve professional level in Applied Mathematics.

PLO9: Develop self-study and self-research habits; work collaboratively in teams; form critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.

2.3. Attitudes, Autonomy, and Responsibility

PLO10: Build professional ethics and the ability to adapt to social environments and job requirements.

PLO11: Develop lifelong learning capabilities, always maintaining honesty, transparency, and responsibility in work, study, and Applied Mathematics research.

PLO12: Proactively seek and use academic materials and learning support technologies to expand understanding and update the latest knowledge in the field of Applied Mathematics.

3. Career Opportunities After Graduation

- Specialist/Expert in developing predictive models, production optimization models, and business strategies.

- R&D specialist in software development.

- Statistical analysis and processing specialist at statistical offices, banks, insurance companies, data processing companies.

- Specialist/Expert in building forecasting models, optimization models for production, and business strategy.

- Specialist responsible for synthesis, statistics, and scientific research in government agencies.

- Researcher at mathematical research centers and institutes.

- Teaching at colleges and universities when meeting requirements.

4. Further Study Opportunities

- Postgraduate studies in Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Algebra, Economic Mathematics.

- Conduct in-depth specialized research in mathematics in general and Applied Mathematics in particular.

5. Reference Programs and Materials

- Applied Mathematics training programs from Hue University of Sciences, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City – University of Science, Saigon University, Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

- International reference programs:

University of Colorado (USA): https://www.colorado.edu/amath/academics/undergraduate-program/applied-math-major-bs

University of Auckland (New Zealand): https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/applied-mathematics/undergraduate-study/bsc-applied-mathematics-before-2019.html

6. Curriculum