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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Graduate Certificate in Mathematics

  • Graduate Certificate

Do you wish to improve your maths understanding for professional development? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Graduate Certificate of Mathematics provides a short postgraduate study program for graduates of other disciplines who need to understand and use mathematics professionally.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences

Do you wish to improve your maths understanding for professional development? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Graduate Certificate of Mathematics provides a short postgraduate study program for graduates of other disciplines who need to understand and use mathematics professionally. If you are an accredited teacher from another domain, you can improve your employment prospects by gaining the content knowledge to teach in the high-demand area of mathematics. Get in touch today to start your learning journey.

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in Arts, Science, Education or Business.

Study locations

Sydney

Online

What you will learn

This Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is ideal if you are a working professional who wishes to improve your mathematical expertise and career prospects. A university-level mathematics qualification provides knowledge and problem-solving skills that are useful across many fields, including finance, insurance, engineering, epidemiology and data analytics.

It is an ideal starting point for accredited teachers from other disciplines to become proficient in pure and applied tertiary-level mathematics, including algebra, calculus, geometry and statistics. You will also develop skills in analysing problems and developing innovative solutions, using technology to analyse and visualise data and enhancing your communication and learning skills.

This Graduate Certificate of Mathematics is part of a nested program of study. Nested programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the level of qualification that is right for you. The program consists of four core courses and has been designed around school terms to assist you in balancing your existing work, family and other commitments.

Career pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is designed for experienced educators. It will prepare you to teach mathematics in Catholic primary and secondary schools, Government departments, including the Department of Education. Other opportunities include management and business, non-government organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations, and training & professional development.

Course structure

  • MATH5000 Principles of Mathematics
  • MATH5030 Calculus
  • MATH5001 Linear Algebra
  • MATH5002 Statistics

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.