2026 Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

1. MSc in Mathematics/Science Education

(Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

Applicants must possess one of the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Science with Education from a recognized university.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Science without Education, plus at least one year teaching experience.

2. MSc in Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Computer Science

Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with majors in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Computer Science from a recognized university.

Note: Candidates with Education-based degrees are not eligible for pure Science/Mathematics programmes.
These requirements also apply to MPhil programmes.

3. Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.

• Programme is research-based and designed to build research capacity or prepare candidates for PhD studies.

4. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Applicants must have:

• A relevant Master’s degree from a recognized university.

• A draft research proposal in the intended area of study.

School of Business Programmes

MSc in Project Management

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• A first degree with at least 2 years work experience

• A postgraduate diploma with at least 2 years experience

• Professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, EIZ, SIZ, ZIA, CIOB, RICS, RIBA)

MBA – Banking and Finance

Applicants must have:

• A good first degree (Credit or better) in Business, Accounting, Commerce, or Economics + 2 years experience, OR

• A degree in another field + 3 years experience, OR

• Professional qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Applicants must have:

• A relevant degree with at least 2 years work experience, OR

• A non-business degree with at least 3 years experience

• Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Programme Structure & Duration

• MSc & MPhil:

  • Minimum: 2 years | Maximum: 4 years

  • Phase I: Coursework (12–18 months)

  • Phase II: Research & Dissertation (6–12 months)

• MPhil:

  • Research-based only

• PhD:

  • Minimum: 3 years | Maximum: 6 years

  • Research-based with thesis