Master of Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences — a new graduate program for employees of industry, business or government

1. Introduction

The Master of Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Sciences (MMCSS) is a joint program of the Departments of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics in the Faculty of Science. This program, which was approved for implementation in June, 2000, is interdisciplinary both in concept and structure. It furthers the mission of the University of Manitoba in its intent to enhance contacts and partnerships with outside organizations.

Students enrolled in the program are employees of Canadian industry, business or government. A major component of a student's program is a practicum, which is intended to make an important contribution to a project at the student's place of employment. While working on the practicum the student will be jointly supervised by an Industry Advisor (from the student's workplace) and an Academic Advisor (from the University).

2. Admission

All applicants will be reviewed on an individual basis, using the criteria for admission of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Students are normally expected to have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, Science or other related areas for entrance. In exceptional cases, industrial experience together with appropriate university courses may be considered to be equivalent to the completion of a four-year degree.

Application forms are available from the MMCSS webpage of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. A completed application for admission form must be submitted, together with the application fee and supporting documents to the IIMS. Each applicant should also send a letter indicating their current place of employment, and well as a description of a potential topic for a practicum (if possible).

3. Program Requirements

A minimum of 18 credit hours of approved course work are required for the degree, in addition to the practicum. The specific courses to be taken will depend on the student's background and area of concentration.

4. Administrative Structure

The MMCSS is administered through the Institute of Industrial Mathematical Sciences, on behalf of the three participating departments. At present, the Director of the IIMS is also the Coordinator of the MMCSS program.

The Regulating Committee for the program consists of one representative from each of the three participating departments, in addition to the Coordinator. This committee acts as a committee for each student enrolled in the program, guiding the student throughout the duration of the program. This includes monitoring the student's progress, selection and approval of courses, selection of the Academic and Industry Advisors and selection of the Examining Committee for the practicum. The Regulating Committee also assesses academic credentials and makes recommendations regarding the admission of each potential student.

The Steering Committee (SC) oversees and monitors the program. The SC develops policies, establishes the budget, and proposes future changes to the program, as required. Membership in the SC consists of the Heads of the three participating departments, the Associate Dean of Science (Research), the Coordinator (non-voting Chair) and the Chair of the RC (non-voting).

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