PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

The Degree Programme in Mathematics is designed to meet the needs of student in abstract thinking, logical rigor, analysis, expository clarity and critical thinking. It is designed to promote competence in developing skills that are invaluable in almost areas of life. Students of Mathematics will be well prepared for entry into professional studies of business, Computer and Information technology, Law, Medicine etc.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

• To instill in students a sense of enthusiasm for Mathematics, and appreciation of its application in different areas and to involve in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.
• To provide Students with a broad and balanced foundation in Mathematics knowledge and practical skills in Statistics and Computer Science.
• To develop in students the ability to apply their Mathematics knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical industrial problems.
• To provide Students with a knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of Mathematics or Multi-disciplinary areas involving Mathematics.
• To generate in Students an appreciation of the importance of Mathematics in an industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts.

MATHEMATIC PROGRAMME ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Admission Through UTME
  Five (O) Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two from Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Data processing, Computer Studies, Statistics, Geography and Economics.
  
  UTME Subjects
  A candidate must sit for English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any one of Chemistry/Biology/Geography/Economics. 

• Direct Entry Admission
  Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and in at least two other subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics.
  Candidates from Polytechnics and other related programmes MUST possess a minimum of upper credit at any level of the programme (i.e ND, HND, NCE e.t.c). 

NOTE: Any combination of GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate, IJMB ‘O’ Level Certificate, Cambridge ‘O’ Level Certificate, NABTEB ‘O’ Level Certificate, NECO ‘O’ Level Certificate and any acceptable equivalent will be considered.