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Nelson Mandela University

Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics

The Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics in Mathematics is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Science

The training of professional statisticians in the fields of Mathematical Statistics and Economic Statistics is at the heart of the Department’s activities, supported by an active research component and statistical consultancy.

The Department believes that involvement in the broad field of modern research is the strongest guarantee for developing and achieving academic excellence. Research is carried out in co‑operation with several other academic institutions locally and internationally.

Areas of study include:

• Multivariate methods
• Paired comparisons
• Sports statistics
• Statistical process control
• Stochastic modeling
• Quantitative data analysis
• Research methodology
• Statistical computing

Career fields

Applied Mathematician

Mathematical Statistician

Mathematician

Statistician

a. The curriculum consists of modules selected from the list below in consultation with the Department and a treatise or dissertation on an approved topic. Candidates may replace some of these modules by other appropriate modules with the permission of the Department. Each module below has a credit value of 24.

Categorical Data Analysis

Stochastic Processes

Selective Topics in Actuarial Statistics

Statistical Inference

Multi-variate Statistical Methods

Non-parametric Statistics

Credibility Theory and Econometrics

Project

Capita Selecta A

Capita Selecta B

Time Series Analysis

Regression Analysis

Analysis of Variance

Probability Theory

Queuing Theory

Measure and Integration Theory

Mathematical Programming

Or

b. Depending on the number of modules selected from the list above, one of the following treatises or dissertations.

Treatise (48 Credits)

Treatise (72 Credits)

Dissertation (96 Credits)

c. With the permission of the department a dissertation WSPE500 Dissertation (120 Credits) on an approved topic may be undertaken.

d. The total number of credits required for the awarding of the degree is 120.

Duration: The qualification shall extend over at least one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Compulsory module: Research project and dissertation.