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Stellenbosch University

Master of Commerce in Mathematical Statistics

The Master of Commerce in Mathematical Statistics in Mathematics is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Commerce in Mathematical Statistics offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Mathematical Statistics and Statistics: Advanced statistical inference, Bayesian statistics, biostatistics, bootstrap and related computer-intensive techniques, categorical data analysis, consultation practice, data mining, experimental design, extreme value theory, large sample analysis, multidimensional scaling, multivariate statistical analysis, probability models and stochastic simulation, probability theory, non-parametric techniques, sampling theory, S-PLUS and R programming, statistical learning theory, statistical quality control, survival analysis, time series analysis.

Assessment and examination

Examinations in the coursework are written at the end of the second semester in November. A student must submit an assignment resulting from independent research plus supplementary work that may be required by the Department.

Programme content

Credits:

In the case of the Coursework and Assignment option (889): A minimum of 180 credits. The assignment of 60 credits is compulsory.

In the case of the Coursework and Thesis option (879): A thesis of 90 or 120 credits and further credits from advanced coursework to obtain a total of at least 180 credits.

Depending on circumstances in the Department, some of the modules listed below may not be offered in a specific year and modules can also be offered in different semesters than listed below.

Programme module

Mathematical Statistics (Coursework and Assignment option)

Mathematical Statistics (Coursework and Thesis option)

 

In the case of the Coursework and Assignment option (889) the Research Assignment: Mathematical Statistics module is compulsory.

Research Assignment: Mathematical Statistics

In the case of the Coursework and Thesis option (879) the Thesis: Mathematical Statistics module must be selected.

Thesis: Mathematical Statistics

Elective modules (to make up at least 180 credits together with the assignment or thesis).

Advanced multivariate statistical analysis A 
Advanced multivariate statistical analysis B

Advanced Mathematical Statistics A

Advanced Mathematical Statistics B

Advanced sampling techniques

Bootstrap and other Resampling Techniques A

Bootstrap And Other Resampling Techniques B

Extreme value theory A

Extreme value theory B

Multi-dimensional scaling B

Statistical learning theory A

Statistical learning theory B