Industrial Mathematics is a subdiscipline of mathematics that focuses on the development and application of mathematical techniques to fields such as engineering, scientific research, and various industrial contexts.

The program has been meticulously designed to provide the instruction, versatile abilities, and expertise that employers across the commercial, financial, industrial, and public domains seek in graduates. A distinct emphasis of the program is the examination and resolution of practical mathematical challenges.

The program is designed to provide graduates with the necessary skills and expertise to apply mathematical modelling and an analytical methodology to address real-world challenges in the industrial sector.

Career Paths

Mathematicians and statisticians are some of the most sought-after professionals. Our graduates possess the transferrable skills that are required in the modern, technological workplace and are ready to succeed in rewarding and lucrative careers across a wide range of sectors.  They are immensely flexible, ready to embark upon high-achieving careers in financial services, data analysis, statistics, ICT, applied technologies, teaching, and many other sectors. Please see possible careers below:

  • Actuary
  • Big Data Specialist
  • Data Analyst
  • Industrial R&D Roles
  • Mathematical Modeller
  • Mathematician
  • Mathematics Teacher
  • Quantitative Analyst in Financial Sector
  • Scientist
Requirement for admission
Undergraduate Programme

The minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programs at Colegio Real University include the following:

A candidate shall possess the SSCE/NECO/GCE or equivalent with credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings including English and Mathematics. A candidate shall, in addition, have an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME);

  1. A pass at Lower Credit/Merit level in relevant National Diploma programme or equivalent NCE (JUPEP & IJEMB) in addition to meeting the Ordinary Level requirements for admission into undergraduate programmes.
  2. Two “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 5 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
  3. Three “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 3 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
  4. In all cases, an “O” Level credit in English Language and Mathematics shall be required. In addition, admission into undergraduate degree programmes of the University is based on the faculty and departmental requirements stated below

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