Course Content
Modules
Candidates are required to complete three modules, namely Research Methodology, Academic Writing, and Research Proposal, in addition to the thesis component. By undergoing these modules, candidates will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research successfully towards the completion of the thesis.
Thesis
The PhD is awarded based on the successful completion of a thesis. The thesis should demonstrate proficiency, criticality and mastery in the subject or chosen area of research.
Areas of Research
The School has a dedicated team of academicians and in-house actuaries who will mentor and discuss possible research topics with you in the following areas of research interests, but not limited to:
Applied econometric
Big data analytics
Computational fluid dynamics
Evolutionary computation
Graph theory and combinatorics
Neural networks
Optimal control and numerical optimisation
Statistical modelling
Statistical process control
Time series analysis and forecasting
