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Main Campus, Mzuzu View mapBriefly, information theory is a mathematical study of the coding of information in the form of sequences and how rapidly such information can be transmitted; Error correcting codes is concerned with the efficient transmission of information while cryptography uses mathematical techniques to store or transmit data in a particular form so that it is read and processed by only those for whom it is intended.
Duration of the programme
This is a full-time programme and will run for a period of four semesters (2 academic years).
Coursework
The programme includes the following taught courses which will be done in the first two semesters: Information Theory, Error Correcting Codes, Cryptography, Practical Cryptography, Graphs and Designs, Data Compression, Graph Theoretical Codes and Goppa Codes.
Research project
The second year of the Programme is devoted towards a research project.
Entry requirements
An honour’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field with significant mathematical content from an accredited institution. Those with an ordinary bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field with significant mathematical content from an accredited institution are also considered. Those with Upper Second Class or First Class of their equivalent will have an added advantage.
