Bachelor in Applied Mathematics

The Applied Mathematics program seeks to address the interests of students who want to apply mathematics in various areas such as economic, finance and social science.

1. INTRODUCTION

Mathematics nowadays plays as an essential tool for scientists and engineers. Research areas like weather forecasting, searching engines and cybersecurity require a great deal of mathematical necessity. Mathematics is becoming the key of developments, even in economics fields or the social sciences. Mathematics helps businesses to provide both quantitative and qualitative instruments for organizing and analyzing blocks of big data. 

The explosion of start-up in data sciences, blockchain, fintech, etc… that requires massive amount of data processing, imposes a high demand on human resources. Therefore, this is a promising change for students with a solid knowledge base and able to manipulate math skills in the practical problems of these industries.

USTH’s Bachelor of Applied Mathematics program is designed for students interested in applying mathematics in these important fields outlined. The program will provide students with a strong and modern mathematical knowledge, as well as the algorithms and necessary skills for various technical and economic disciplines.

This program provides compulsory subjects and electives, giving students a wide range of career choices upon graduation. The course is covered entirely in English to ensure that graduates will be proficient in English in future work.

2. PROGRAM

The Applied Mathematics Program lasts for 3 years with 180 credits.

• Foundation year: provide fundamental scientific and technology knowledge (60 credits)
• Second and third years: equipping with specialized knowledge and skills.

Academic Year	Courses	ECTS	Courses	ECTS	Total
2nd	French 2.1	4	French 2.2	4	60
	Basic principals of project management	1	Statistics	4
	Object-oriented programming	4	Numerical analysis	4
	Computational linear algebra	4	Mathematical modeling	4
	Probability	4	Optimization 2	3
	Dynamical systems	3	Stochastic processes	3
	Graph theory	4	Advanced programming with Python	4
	Optimization 1	3	Intellectual property management	1
	Data structures and algorithms	3	Image processing	3
3rd	French 3.1	4	French 3.2	3	60
	Data assimilation	4	Computer vision	3
	Multivariate statistics	4	Group project	5
	Mathematical finance	4	Natural language processing	3
	Machine learning: optimization approach	4	Internship	20
	Machine learning: statistical approach	4
	Optional course (2 ECTS)
	Startups	2	Scientific writing and communication	2

3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES 

This program would help students:

• Master the fundamental and current knowledge of mathematics majors, satisfying the criteria of transdisciplinary sciences and other technological and economic fields.
• Ability to apply acquired information to define technical processes, conduct research, evaluate and propose answers to a variety of issues in industry, economics, finance, etc., as well as the ability to construct a mathematical foundation of the problem and determine its solution.
• Possess talents and professional traits, the capacity to analyze logically and creatively, and a strong mind applicable to several professions.
• Owning soft skills necessary to operate in an interdisciplinary scientific environment, leaderships, and team-working experiences.

4. JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

Some career choices for graduates:

• Continue your postgraduate studies abroad: Excellent students of the program will be recommended by the school and its lecturers to receive master’s or doctoral scholarships in France, Europe, the US or advanced countries in Asia. 
• Continue studying for a master’s degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Quantitative Computational Finance (QCF) at USTH or in Applied Mathematics at UNESCO International Center, Institute of Mathematics. 
• Work in one of the following industries: banking, insurance, telecommunications, software engineers, startups, etc., or in the laboratories of multidisciplinary scientific research centers.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION 

Department of Academic Affairs (DAA) 
Tel: ( + 84-24) 7772 7748 
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn 
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi