MASTER OF APPLIED STATISTICS (MAppStats) (BY COURSEWORK - 42 CREDITS)
The programme is designed to upgrade the analytical skills of managerial and technical personnel for their career advancement and to enhance their competence in applications of statistics. The focus is on highly sought after data analysis skills demanded by the industries. The programme provides training in the arts and science of collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and the ability to use the results for decision making and problem solving in a range of fields. The programme is practical-oriented and emphasis is given to the use of software in developing statistical skills.
Postgraduate Handbook MASTER OF APPLIED STATISTICS MINI HANDBOOK 2025-2026 "REMINDER: Please take note that students are required to register for courses with the course code as stated in the handbook by respective cohort intake."
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
1.Data Analyst/Scientist 2.Statistician 3.Predictive Modeler 4.Quality Analyst 5.Risk Analyst 6.Market Research Analyst 7.Academia/Research 8.Healthcare Data Analyst 9.Social Science Researcher
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
5 CORE COURSES (26 Credits)
Research Methodology
Research Project
Survey Techniques and Sampling Design
Principles of Statistics
Statistical Data Analysis
At least 16 credit of the following optional courses:
International Finance
Political Economy
Applied Econometrics
Further Econometrics
Time Series Analysis
Experimental Design
Biostatistics
Applications of Demographic Techniques
Operations Research Methods
Applied Financial Econometrics
Statistical Methods for Quality Management
Statistical Computing
Data Analytics
Industry Statistical Project
Bayesian Statistics
*Optional Courses offered in each semester may vary from semester to semester
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NOTE: Before you begin the online application process, please ensure that you meet ALL of the entry requirements for your preferred degree. You are required to upload ALL original evidence in the online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The Faculty does not issue a conditional offer letter to applicants. The University processing fee is not refundable.