About the Program
The PhD program in Applied Statistics aims to:
•    Provide training for the development of research capabilities in Statistics and its applications
•    Produce skilled statisticians who will improve teaching of statistics in colleges and universities
•    Develop highly trained statisticians to address the needs of the other sciences and the industry as well
•    Provide candidates with skills for multidisciplinary research

About the Program

Program Requirements

The objectives of the programme are to:

·         Provide students with a comprehensive background to quantitative methods, underpinned with a sound understanding of the biological or social, statistical and mathematical aspects of the field, and how they are integrated.

·         Develop competence in quantitative methods required to address a range of topical ‘real-world’ questions in the respective specialization.

·         Develop an ability to choose an appropriate quantitative method for answering a particular biological or social question.

·         Develop an ability to develop, analyse, numerically simulate, fit to data and interpret quantitative models of biological or social systems

·         Train professionals in quantitative research methods which are immediately applicable in their profession.

·         Prepare students for professional doctorate or PhD in Applied Statistics or Research Methods.

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Program Objectives
The objectives of the Master of Science (MSc) programme in Applied Statistics are to:
•    Train statisticians for industries, institutions and other organization
•    Expose candidates to various branches of statistics for teaching and research.
•    Prepare candidates for PhD programme in statistics

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Program Objectives
The MSc in Actuarial Science programme is designed to:
•    Equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge, develop and apply techniques of mathematics, statistics, probability and finance to solving real business problems.
•    Provide high quality training in Actuarial Science.
•    Provide an opportunity for research in Actuarial Science and development of Actuarial products.
•    Provide an opportunity to students from other disciplines to pursue training in Actuarial Science.