Overview
The Singapore University of Social Sciences mathematics programme offers graduates a rigorous and broad foundation with emphasis in applied mathematics and statistics.
The programme is taught by faculty with globally recognised qualifications and extensive teaching experience.
Mathematics as the most fundamental discipline is so pervasive that it is inherent in almost every aspect of academia and modern industry applications: statistical analysis in Actuarial Science, optimization and statistics in Artificial Intelligence and Analytics, cryptography in Cybersecurity, mathematical modelling in Engineering, quantitative analysis in finance, statistical analysis in the Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, optimization in Logistics and Supply Chain.
After completing the compulsory courses the programme allows graduates to explore in greater depth via a range of elective courses that includes diverse topics such as coding theory, cryptography, experimental design, financial mathematics, graph theory, regression analysis, differential equations, stochastic processes.
As all foundational mathematics is re-examined and reviewed within the compulsory core level 1 mathematics courses, anyone who meets the general university entry requirement with an interest in learning mathematics can join the programme. In particular, an A-level pass in mathematics is NOT required for joining the programme.
Students may pursue Mathematics as a single major or in combination with a minor.
Career Prospects
A Singapore University of Social Sciences mathematics degree is the ideal first degree. It prepares you with strong quantitative/analytic and problem solving skills which are highly sought after in many diverse fields including actuarial science, data science, education, finance, IT, logistics, management, meteorology and research.
Approximately one-third of our graduates land up in the IT-industry such as Programmers, AI Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst and etc. Roughly another one-third of our graduates land up in the Education sector as MOE teacher or private tuition teacher. The rest of the graduates are mostly working in the Finance sector as Actuary, Banker or in the Logistics sector as Optimization Consultant or Statistician in the public or private sector.
Programme Structure
BSc Mathematics
To graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete 130 credit units (cu), which include:
- 20 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 50 cu of Major Compulsory courses
- 30 cu of Major Electives courses (at least 5 cu must be level 3 or above)
- 30 cu of Free Electives or Minor
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
This programme has an honours option. Students who achieve a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5 and above upon completion of their basic degree may be invited to enrol in the honours programme. Graduating students who meet the eligibility criteria for an Honours classification will be awarded an honours degree based on aggregate academic performance measured by the CGPA assessed throughout the degree programme.
To graduate with an honours degree, students are to complete an additional 40 cu to achieve a total of 170 cu, which include:
- 30 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 70 cu of Major Compulsory courses
- 30 cu of Major Elective courses
- 40 cu of Free Electives and/or Minor
The curriculum is structured such that:
- Level 1 courses consist of a basic suite of two courses which covers all aspects of foundational mathematics and basic calculus.
- Level 2 courses consist of a set of core courses in linear algebra and real analysis, multivariable calculus, advanced calculus, probability, statistical inference that will prepare students for more advanced mathematics courses, together with a number of elective courses in financial mathematics, Python programming, data structures and algorithms, differential equations.
- Level 3 courses consist of a collection of advanced elective courses such as coding theory, cryptography, complex analysis, experimental design, graph theory, optimization, regression analysis, stochastic processes where students can choose courses to suit their own interests and abilities.
Students admitted on January 2027 semester onwards who do not have any of the following qualifications are required to read MTH106 Foundational Mathematics and pass it as a bridging course before they take MTH109 Calculus.
- Grade B3 or better Additional Mathematics at Singapore-Cambridge GCE O or AO level
- Grade D or better grade in A level H2 Mathematics/Further Mathematics
- IB course Mathematics: Analysis and approaches HL
- Any of the recognized Certifications from Polytechnics from Singapore in the table below:
Nanyang Polytechnic - Graduate DPP Transcript comprising the three Diploma Plus courses: Analytical Geometry, Applied Calculus and Advanced Calculus.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Diploma Plus Programme (Certificate in Advanced Computing Mathematics); or
- Diploma Plus Programme in Advanced Engineering Mathematics.
Republic Polytechnic - Certificate in Mathematics
Singapore Polytechnic - Certificate in Engineering Mathematics (CEM); or
- Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering (CME); or
- Certificate in Engineering Mathematics & Science (CEMS); or
- Diploma-plus Certificate in Mathematics for School of Digital Media and Infocomm Technology (PCM); or
- Certificate of Completion of the Advanced Mathematics Programme (AMM); or
- Certificate of Completion of the Higher Mathematics Programme (HMM).
Temasek Polytechnic - Certificate in University Preparatory Programme – Foundation Mathematics
or - Certificate in University Preparatory Programme Mathematics
MTH1-MAJ1 and MTH-MAJ2 Students who do not possess the above recognised qualifications may opt to take the MTH106 Challenge Exam. Upon obtaining 50 marks or more for the MTH106 Challenge Exam, they will be eligible to take MTH109 Calculus. MTH-MAJ1 and MTH-MAJ2 students who do not meet the above mathematics entry requirements and obtain 50 marks or more for the MTH106 Challenge Exam will be required to complete and obtain a C or better grade for MTH106 before proceeding to MTH109 Calculus.
Admitted students are encouraged to complete and pass MTH109 Calculus as soon as they can so that they can advance to take more advanced courses which requires MTH109 as a prerequisite.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Refer to general admission criteria for undergraduate programme.
Interviews will be conducted for all shortlisted applicants to assess their suitability and ability to complete the programme.