The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana invites applications for a two-year Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program. This is a special training for teachers of mathematics in Africa.
The AIMS MMST is a professional program designed to provide current teachers of mathematics an opportunity to expand the knowledge of its participants in mathematical foundations relating to core secondary school curricula, and applications of modern mathematics. Coupled with significant mathematical concepts, the program is enriched with relevant pedagogy courses to challenge its students to investigate new, innovative and research-informed methods of knowledge transfer.
The MMST program is offered on a part-time basis, online for both Ghanaian Nationals and other African Nationals.
The AIMS teaching and learning model carefully set up by eminent abled faculty across the globe is uniquely designed to emphasize creativity, innovation, and flexibility. The program provides both a broad overview and in-depth study of cutting-edge topics in mathematical sciences with strong computing and research skills. This offers students exposure to a range of topics, allowing them to make informed choices as to their future specialization.
The two-year MMST program consists of three phases; the skills phase, the review phase, and the research phase. The AIMS MMST program is equivalent to a 4-semester course including project-based research. Typical courses offered in the phases include the following.
Skills Courses include:
Mathematical Proofs with Logic
Mathematical Problem Solving
Assessment in Mathematics Education
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Pedagogical Theory in Mathematical Education
Statistics for Teachers
Vectors and Mechanics
Physical Problem Solving
Introduction to Python
Introduction to Probability
Academic Writing and Research Methods
Review Courses include:
Quantum Computing
Real Analysis
Data Science
Financial Mathematics
Vectors and Geometry
Discrete Mathematics
Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
Group Theory
Numerical Analysis with Python
Statistics with R
Geometry
Number Theory
Key Highlights:
Full scholarship (tuition covered)
Open to teachers across Africa
Flexible delivery: online (outside Ghana) | hybrid (Ghana-based)
Focus on mathematical foundations, pedagogy, computing & research
Eligibility:
Must have a bachelor’s degree with sufficient mathematical background
Must come from an African country
Must currently be teaching in an African country (Junior or Senior High School level/ Grade 7-12)
