Programs Being Offered

• BS Mathematics
• AD Mathematics
• AD Statistics
• BS Statistics
• MS Mathematics
• PhD Mathematics

Undergraduate Programs of Mathematics

Introduction of Program

The Department of Mathematics offers two programs.

• Associate Degree in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Studies in Mathematics

BS Mathematics program at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology is specially created for students who are interested to pursue their career in mathematics in order to fulfill demands in the area of science and mathematics. The mission of the program is to provide a rigorous introduction to undergraduate level mathematics by offering fundamental courses of mathematics. This program will enable the students to increase their knowledge in the subject, pursue their higher studies in their areas of interest and keep on increasing their carrier opportunities in the relevant industry.

Full Title of the Program

• Associate Degree in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Studies in Mathematics

Short Title of the Program

• AD Mathematics
• BS Mathematics

Scope of Program

Depending on the concentration that a student selects during study, various job opportunities are available after degree competition. Some of most visible ones are top academic and industrial research position, Software Development, Education Sector, Consultants and many more.

Admission Criteria

The Admission criteria for the both degree program (AD Mathematics & BS Mathematics) is as per university policy.

Degree Duration of AD Mathematics

• The minimum duration of the Associate Degree in Mathematics program shall not be less than two academic years (4 semesters).
• The maximum duration of the Associate Degree in Mathematics program shall not be more than three academic years (06 semesters).

Degree Duration of BS Mathematics

• The minimum duration of the BS Mathematics program shall not be less than four academic years (8 semesters).
• The maximum duration of the BS Mathematics program shall not be more than six academic years (12 semesters).

Extension Beyond Maximum Duration (for both Degree Program)

• The Vice Chancellor may grant extensions up to a maximum period of one year beyond the maximum duration for completing requirements for the award of degree. Students requiring extension may apply to the Vice chancellor for this purpose.
• A student would be separated from the University if s/he requires extension beyond one year.
• Separated students can apply to the Vice Chancellor for re-admission. If their application is accepted, the concerned department will transfer subjects from the previous registration in accordance with the prescribed rule.
• A re-admitted student will not be granted second re-admission if he/she is separated second time from the University.

Degree completion Requirements

AD Mathematics

• To earn an AD Mathematics Degree, a student must successfully complete all credit hours as prescribed by the plan of study.
• At the time of graduation, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should not be below 2.00.
• Internship is compulsory to complete the Degree.

BS Mathematics

• To earn a BS Mathematics Degree, a student must successfully complete all credit hours as prescribed by the plan of study.
• At the time of graduation, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should not be below 2.00.
• Internship is compulsory to complete the Degre

Course Load Policy

• First year and second year student may be allowed to register in at most 21 credit hours during fall and spring semesters such that contact hours per week do not exceed 26.
• Students of third year and beyond may be allowed to register in at most 21 credit hours per week during fall and spring semesters such that contact hours per week do not exceed 30. Students because of repetition of courses or fulfillment of graduation requirements may apply to concerned Dean for one credit hour relaxation in the 21 credit hours registration limit.
• A student may register in summer semester for at most 9 credit hours such that contact hours per week do not exceed 24.

Internship

• The Internship can be register in 1st semester for Associate Degree Program.
• The Internship can be register in 5th semester for BS Mathematics.
• A student must be write an internship / review report of 3 credit hours.

Switching between Degree

• A student enrolled in BS Degree can get AD Degree after 4th semester after completion of internship. The registration of internship will be in 1st semester.
• A student enrolled for AD Degree can registered internship for BS in 5th semester.
• Students having AD in other than Math can get admission in BS after qualifying the deficiency courses or zero semester.

Semester wise break up of workload/credit hours

Undergraduate Programs in Statistics

As per HEC policy, two undergraduate degrees in statistics are offered

• Associate degree in Statistics
• Bachelor of Studies in Statistics

Introduction of Program

The Associate degree in Statistics (AD) and Bachelor of Studies in Statistics (BS Statistics) program at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology is specially created for students who are interested to pursue their career in statistics in order to fulfill demands in the area of science and statistics. The mission of the program is to provide a rigorous introduction to undergraduate level statistics by offering fundamental courses of statistics. This program will enable the students to increase their knowledge in the subject, pursue their higher studies in their areas of interest and keep on increasing their carrier opportunities in the relevant industry.

Full Title of the Program

• Associate degree in statistics
• Bachelor of Studies in Statistics

Short Title of the Program

• AD statistics
• BS Statistics

Scope of Program

Depending on the concentration that a student selects during study, various job opportunities are available after degree competition. Some of most visible ones are top academic and industrial research position, Software Development, Education Sector, Consultants and many more.

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

After graduation our students will be able to:

• Attain fundamental knowledge in the core areas of statistics.
• Get a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature.
• Communicate effectively, practice professional and ethical attitudes among society, function effectively as an individual or in a working team.

Admission criteria

• Candidate should have at least 50% marks in HSSC with Statistics or equivalent with Statistics.
• 02% quota for DAE candidates having at least 60% marks with Mathematics/Statistics.

Degree Duration

• The minimum duration of the BS Statistics program shall not be less than four academic years (8 semesters).
• For associate degree program in statistics shall not be less than two academic years (4 semesters).
• The maximum duration of the AD in Statistics program shall not be more than three academic years (6 semesters).
• The maximum duration of the BS Statistics program shall not be more than six academic years (12 semesters).

Extension beyond Maximum Duration

• The Vice Chancellor may grant extensions up to a maximum period of one year beyond the maximum duration for completing requirements for the award of degree. Students requiring extension may apply to the Vice chancellor for this purpose.
• A student would be separated from the University if s/he requires extension beyond one year.
• Separated students can apply to the Vice Chancellor for re-admission. If their application is accepted, the concerned department will transfer subjects from the previous registration in accordance with the prescribed rule.
• A re-admitted student will not be granted second re-admission if he/she is separated second time from the University.

Degree completion Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Statistics

• To earn a BS Statistics Degree, a student must successfully complete all credit hours as prescribed by the plan of study.
• Nine weeks internship is mandatory and it is non-credit. A student can complete any time after 4th semester/or student can serve 360h in youth club/society at institution. For this, the institute will present him/her a certificate of service at youth club.
• At the time of graduation, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should not be below 2.00.

Degree completion Requirements for Associate Degree Program in Statistics

• To earn an AD in Statistics, a student must successfully complete all credit hours as prescribed by the plan of study.
• Nine weeks internship is mandatory and it is non-credit. A student can complete any time after first semester/or student can serve 360h in youth club/society at institution. For this, the institute will present him/her a certificate of service at youth club.
• At the time of graduation, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should not be below 2.00.

Workload Policy per Semester

• Student may be allowed to register in at most 21 credit hours during fall and spring semesters such that contact hours per week do not exceed 30.
• Students because of repetition of courses or fulfillment of graduation requirements may apply to concerned Dean for three credit hour relaxation in the 21 credit hours registration limit.
• A student may register in summer semester for at most 9 credit hours such that contact hours per week do not exceed 24.

Project / Review Report

A student must be write a project / review report of 3 credit hours.

Project / Review Report Evaluation Policy

Project / review report will be evaluated (review & viva) by departmental evaluation committee. The group size for one project should be 3-5 students and research report should be of minimum 25 pages.

MS Mathematics

Introduction of the Program

The program is designed to prepare students keeping in view of the modern trends in industry and academia. The mission of the program is to provide a rigorous introduction to graduate level mathematics by offering a balanced blend of pure and applied mathematics courses. This program will enable the students to increase their knowledge in the subject, pursue the doctoral studies in their areas of interest and keep on increasing their carrier opportunities in the relevant industry.

Exact Title of the Program

• Master of Science in Mathematics

Short Title of the Program

• MS Mathematics

Scope of the Program

Depending on the concentration that a student selects during study, various job opportunities are available after degree competition. Some of most visible ones are top academic and industrial research position, Software Development, Education Sector, Consultants and many more.

Entry/Admission criteria

• To be eligible for admission in MS, a candidate shall possess BS/MSc degree or its equivalent in relevant subject from a HEC recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5/4.0 in semester system or first division in annual system, in addition to the other requirements proposed by the department.
• NTS GAT General Test/HEC Test with a minimum 50% cumulative score or departmental admission test with a minimum 60% cumulative score is mandatory for admission in MS Program.

Duration of the Program

The program duration and semester details are given in the following table

Degree Completion Requirements

The degree completion requirements are summarized below:

PhD Mathematics

Introduction of the Program

The program is designed to prepare students to meet the high-quality education in mathematics. The mission of the program is to provide the state-of-the-art knowledge to students to produce polished graduates who can contribute significantly to mathematics and have the potential to apply mathematics to diverse areas of science, engineering and technology. The program prepares the student to undertake independent research. The rigorous structure of the program will produce expert researchers who will commensurate to their International peers in the state-of-the-art knowledge of their research areas and keep on increasing their carrier opportunities in the relevant industry.

Exact Title of the Program

• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

Short Title of the Program

• PhD Mathematics

Scope of the Program

This PhD Program provides the following principal career options:

• Research work at university or in research institutes: both fundamental and applied.
• Research and Development departments in companies in any area of mathematics.
• Entrepreneurship in high-technology sectors.
• Research in public or private centers.

Entry/Admission criteria

• Possess BS/MS/ MPhil degree or its equivalent in the most recent degree obtained from a HEC recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.0 in Semester system or First Division in Annual system.
• Be required to take one of the following non-subject specific admission test:
  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test administrated by the Education Testing Service (ETS);
  • A graduate admission test administrated by the Education Testing Council; or
  • With the permission of HEC, an equivalent test developed by the university, or by another university, for admission to graduate programs.
• Provide the statement of purpose as per HEC Policy.
• Fulfill any other requirements of the HEC/University/Department.

Duration of the Program

The program duration and semester details are given in the following Table:

Credit hours Policy per Semester

The minimum and maximum credit hours limit for PhD Mathematics would be 09 to 12. This limit may be relaxed up to 15 credit hours per semester, subject to approval by the concerned Dean after recommendation of the concerned HOD.

Residency Requirement

As per HEC Policy.

Comprehensive Examination

As per HEC Policy.

Award of MS/MPhil Degree

The student may be awarded an MS/MPhil (or equivalent) degree on his/her request after completion of MS/MPhil (or equivalent) degree requirements.

Thesis Registration

As per university policy.

Thesis Review Policy

As per HEC policy.

Degree Completion Requirements

The PhD scholar shall be awarded PhD degree if he/she

• Fulfills all the minimum requirements as per HEC policy;
• Presents his/her research work/area in at least two departmental seminars;
• Presents his/her research work/area in at least one international/national Conference.