PhD in Mathematics — study plan
Khalifa University College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
- Credit hours
- 60
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- phd
The PhD in Mathematics study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCIE 701 | Research Methods in Science | 3 |
| SCIE 702 | Research Seminar I | 0 |
| SCIE 703 | Research Seminar II | 0 |
| MATH 795 | PhD Written Qualifying Exam | 0 |
| MATH 796 | PhD Research Proposal Examinate | 0 |
Program Elective Courses 60 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 701 | Combinatorial Analysis Elective | 3 |
| MATH 702 | Functional analysis Elective | 3 |
| MATH 703 | Finance and Stochastic Calculus Elective | 3 |
| MATH 704 | Matrix Computations Elective | 3 |
| MATH 705 | Mechanics of interacting particles Elective | 3 |
| MATH 706 | Modern Statistical Prediction and Data Mining Elective | 3 |
| MATH 707 | Nonlinear Optimization Elective | 3 |
| MATH 708 | Partial Differential Equations Elective | 3 |
| MATH 709 | Probability and Stochastic Processes Elective | 3 |
| MATH 710 | Selected topics in group theory Elective | 3 |
| MATH 711 | Selected Topics in High Dimensional Statistics Elective | 3 |
| MATH 712 | Quantitative Principles in Biology Elective | 3 |
| MATH 716 | Differential Geometry and its Applications Elective | 3 |
| MATH 717 | Methods of Mathematical Physics Elective | 3 |
| MATH 722 | Efficient Algorithms for Convex Programming Elective | 3 |
| MATH 725 | Computational Systems Biology Elective | 3 |
| MATH 735 | Risk analysis and stochastic optimization Elective | 3 |
| MATH 777 | Mathematical Models for Biology and Epidemiology Elective | 3 |
| MATH 787 | Mathematical Imaging Elective | 3 |
| MATH 794 | Special Topics in MATH Elective | 3 |
Physics 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 701 | Advanced Computational Physics Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 702 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics Elective | 3 |
Aerospace Engineering 8 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AERO 701 | Nonlinear Structural Dynamics Elective | 4 |
| AERO 703 | Numerical Methods in Aerofluids Elective | 4 |
Electrical and Computer Engineering 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COSC 732 | Machine Learning and Applications Elective | 3 |
| COSC 738 | High Performance Computing Elective | 3 |
| CCEN 742 | Advanced Concepts in Stochastic Processes, Detection, and Estimation Theory Elective | 3 |
Engineering Systems and Management 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESMA 710 | Times Series Analysis Modeling and Prediction Elective | 3 |
| ESMA 720 | Advanced Production and Operations Management Elective | 3 |
| ESMA 721 | Stochastic Processes and Applications Elective | 3 |
| ESMA 730 | Complex Network Analysis Elective | 3 |
Mechanical Engineering 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEEN 703 | Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Methods Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 721 | Computational Fluid Mechanics Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 722 | Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics Elective | 3 |
Dissertation 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 799 | PhD Research Dissertation | 30 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Mathematics
How many credit hours is PhD in Mathematics at Khalifa University?
PhD in Mathematics at Khalifa University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is PhD in Mathematics at Khalifa University?
The study plan for PhD in Mathematics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does PhD in Mathematics award?
PhD in Mathematics at Khalifa University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.
Is PhD in Mathematics offered at other universities?
Yes, PhD in Mathematics is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.