This programme draws together a variety of subjects that involve applying mathematical and statistical techniques in the financial services industry. It is designed to pave the way for students wishing to embark on a career as an actuary. Students will be prepared for professional exams leading to professional recognition as an actuary from a globally recognised professional actuarial body.
Intakes: January, April, September
Full-time: 3 Years
Sunway University’s Master of Science in Applied Mathematics is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the application of mathematics, statistics, and computational methods to intelligently model and describe the behaviour of real world’s complex systems. These skills are useful in various industries.
Intakes: March, May, July, September
Full-time: 1 Year
Part-time: 2 Years
Candidates for the Doctoral Degree in Mathematical Sciences embark in high quality and innovative research in the broad field of mathematical sciences, that demonstrates the beauty of numbers and algorithms, and their usefulness in decision-making and problem-solving.
Intakes: Rolling Intake
Full-time: 3 Years
Part-time: 4 Years
The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences is a research programme that empowers students with a competitive edge in research through in-depth training mediated by experts. As a postgraduate student, candidates will be integrated as members of our research groups at Sunway University with various opportunities to participate in research alongside supervisors through seminars, workshops, laboratory and field work.
Intakes: Rolling Intake
Full-time: 3 Years
Part-time: 4 Years
The overall course objective is for students to gain an understanding of the ecological and evolutionary basis of biodiversity, to compare the relative contributions of environment and history on biodiversity dynamics, and to highlight important links between biodiversity, environmental health and human wellbeing. Special consideration is given to rates and causes of extinction of species, hotspots of biodiversity, and modern threats to biodiversity.
Corporate Sustainability Strategies is a course that explores the crucial role played by corporations in sustainable development. It focuses on the responsibilities of businesses to the environment and society, and how they can contribute to advancing sustainable development goals. This course is essential for individuals in the corporate sector who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, and how to formulate strategies and establish frameworks to enhance corporate sustainability commitments. It also covers the development of sustainability indexes and dashboards for reporting and communication.
This course explores components of the Earth's environmental systems and how they interact to form the Earth's climate. The topics covered include the sources of energy, weather and atmospheric forces, ocean chemistry and circulations, climate systems; past and present, and the influence of human activity on Earth's climate system. This course provides a basic foundation on the issue of the climate crisis that has become the primary driver for the vast majority of sustainability initiatives.
Intakes: January
Economics of Sustainability Management covers economic theory and practice for sustainable dynamic growth, identifying drivers of growth, income distribution, and social welfare dimensions.
Finance & Sustainability is a course that integrates finance and sustainability by teaching students finance tools and principles for analyzing and valuing sustainable businesses. As financial decisions are increasingly affected by climate change and resource scarcity, this course is important for students to understand how environmental and social risks can impact financial decisions and ultimately the survival of organizations.
Governance in Sustainable Development delves into the complexities of governance in sustainable development, examining the interactions between state institutions and stakeholders.
This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the fundamentals of smart technology and how it may be used to solve real-world problems in a sustainable way or to achieve sustainability. The course’s focus will be to impart an understanding of technology’s roles and allow learners to assess and recommend the best solutions for selected areas or problems. No prior technical knowledge is required to take this course.
Social Entrepreneurship & Development covers the essential steps of designing, developing, and supporting a social enterprise. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and social aspects, stakeholder concerns, and customer problems faced by targeted communities.
