Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education

A one-year specialization program designed to prepare competent mathematics teachers with strong pedagogical content knowledge, ICT-integrated teaching skills, and school-based research experience.

Description

The Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education at Kathmandu University addresses the national need for qualified, modern mathematics educators. The program combines mathematics content, pedagogy, ICT integration, and school-based practical learning.
It emphasizes pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), evidence-based teaching, collaborative learning, ICT-supported mathematics instruction, and hands-on practice through teaching, workshops, and action research.
Graduates emerge as reflective practitioners capable of improving instructional quality, developing teaching resources, supporting teacher development initiatives, and contributing to STEAM-aligned school improvement efforts.

Curricular Structure (table)

Features

• Built around national needs of mathematics teacher development
• Strong emphasis on pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)
• ICT-integrated mathematics teaching as a core priority
• Practice-based, skills-oriented, and school-linked learning
• Action research addressing real classroom problems
• Modeling of modern teaching methods: collaborative learning, problem-solving, investigative tasks
• Flexible delivery modes: face-to-face, online, blended
• Suitable for full-time or part-time study

Fee

• NPR 149,000 (tentative)

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree (3-year or 4-year) in Mathematics-related disciplines: BA/BSc/BEd in Mathematics or any degree with at least two mathematics-related courses.

Admission process (point form)

• Submit application with academic documents
• Meet eligibility criteria (mathematics-related bachelor’s degree)
• Sit for KUSOEd entrance evaluation (written, interview, or demonstration)
• Selection based on test performance, academic background, and professional suitability
• Enrollment upon acceptance

Job prospects

• Mathematics teacher (basic and secondary levels)
• Teacher educator
• Resource-material developer for mathematics
• Curriculum and assessment designer
• Research assistant in mathematics education
• Trainer for ICT-integrated teaching
• Educational project staff in NGOs/INGOs
• Instructional support specialist in schools and colleges