Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Mathematics?
  • It is a learning/study of quantity, structure, pattern and changes, or in other words, the study of numbers and diagrams.

  • It is the investigation of the axiomatic that describes the abstract structure using logical and mathematical symbols

  • It evolved through the use of  logical reasoning, from counts, calculation, measurement, and study forms and movement of physical objects.

  • Innovation of mathematics interact with new scientific discoveries led to an accelerated in continued understanding .
• What is Applied Mathematics?
  • Mathematics as a new element are created based on science and discovery uncovers new sciences.
• Who Use Mathematics?

  Mathematics is used everyday to solve all kinds of problems. Further details can be read from http://weusemath.org/.

• What is Statistics?
  • Statistics is a field of study that concerned with the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data to describe the facts in the manner of science.

  Video: Entry for American Statistical Association Video Contest. Won recognition as Best Evidence of Inspiring Students

• What is Actuary?
  • An actuary is a professional businessman who related to the invention of insurance, pension and other financial programs. Through the application of probability theory, statistics, risk and financial principles, an actuary can calculate future risks related to the program of insurance, annuity and pension funds.

  • An actuary must collect and analyze the data to form a mathematical model. Models the probability of disease, death, accidents as well as the unemployment probability tables etc are developed. An actuary is able to set the price premium that will meet the expected payment of insurance benefits.
• What are the future careers for Mathematics/ Statistics/ Actuarial Science graduates?

  Mathematics

  • Lecturer
  • Teacher
  • Bank Officer
  • Government Officer
  • Auditors
  • Engineers
  • Research Officer
  • Scientist

  Video: http://www.freshersworld.com?src=Youtube

  For further reading: Kerjaya Matematik

  Statistics

  • Statistician has bright job opportunities in Government or the private sector. Statistician needed in the fields of science, technology and business. In Malaysia, the career opportunities for members of statistics can be found at:
          – Government agencies, particularly in the Department of statistics of the agencies
          – Market research company
          – Research companies such as MPOB, MARDI etc.
          – University
          – Bank
          – Insurance company
          – Manufacturing companies
          – Hospital
  • Depending on the industry and the level of entitlement, income for statistics graduates in Malaysia is in a range to RM2500 RM2000.
    This information is available from http://www.doctorjob.com.my/article/career-description-statistician.aspx. Please visit the website to find out more regarding statistician career in Malaysia.

  Video:  www.thisisstatistics.org

  For further reading: Kerjaya Statistik

  Actuarial Science

  • Actuary

  Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/SocietyofActuaries/featured

  Video: http://www.actuaries.org.uk

  For further reading: Kerjaya Aktuari

• Career as a Lecturer
  • Career as a Lecturer

  The lecturers provide teaching in various academic subjects outside the secondary school level. They need to be able to communicate information with a variety of learning styles that are appropriate to the level of students ‘ thinking in the subject. They also conduct research and publish scholarly article in the high impact journals and books. Lecturers have to write research papers, give lectures, and serve the community through charity work. Therefore, communication and writing skills needed to carry out the work effectively. Good Critical–thinking skills is also important to develop theories and conduct a research.

  • Workplace Environment

  Lecturer working in the public and private colleges and universities, professional schools, community or Junior College, career schools and vocational.  Lecturers should be on campus to prepare and give lectures, as well as marking assignments during normal office hours.

  • Preparation for lectures

  Level of education to become lecturers vary by type of educational institution and courses taught. A master’s degree may be eligible for certain College credentials. Generally, lecturer required a doctor of philosophy degree (PhD).

  • Related working experience

  Most of the lecturers may have teaching or work experience, but in most cases work experience is not required. In some areas, short-term employment and postgraduate teaching assistants can provide work experience to prospective lecturers. Generally, the period given is 2 to 3 years as a research associate or equivalent.

  • Salary

  Salaries are varies according to the type of institution. Typically, the lecturers have higher salaries in universities and colleges than in community colleges and professional schools. Total hours worked may also be different depending on the types of institutions and fields.