UNAM Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Degree
Bachelor of Science Honours
Admission Criteria
To register for a Bachelor of Science in Statistics or Population Studies (Honours) degree programme a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) (ordinary or higher) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as a Second Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum C symbol or English as a First Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum D symbol. In addition to the above, admission to the Bachelor of Science in Statisitics or Population Studies (Honours) programme requires at least a symbol C on NSSC or equivalent qualification in Mathematics.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which Mathematics and English must be included) to be admitted to this degree programme (Refer to the General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission as it is based on places available in the programme and is awarded on the basis of merit. Nevertheless, exemption rules for students who have completed a Diploma in Applied Statistics should apply.
Admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus. A special application form is available for this purpose. Such candidates may also be required to pass a Faculty entry test before admission is granted (See the Faculty of Science Admission Requirements).
Duration of Study
The Bachelor of Science in Statistics or Population Studies (Honours) degree programme cannot be completed in less than four (4) years. However, it must be completed within a period of six (6) years of full-time study, unless special permission is granted for this period to be exceeded.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| English Communication & Study Skills |
| Descriptive Statistics |
| Computer Literacy |
| Basic Mathematics |
| Matrices & Complex Numbers |
| Analytical Geometry |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| English for academic Purpose |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| Precalculus |
| Introduction to Probability |
| Basic Financial Mathematics |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Probability Theory |
| Statistical Methods |
| Calculus I |
| Sets and Logic |
| Numerical Methods with MATLAB |
| Financial Mathematics I |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Fundamentals of Statistical Computing |
| Calculus II |
| Distribution Theory |
| Elementary Linear Algebra |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Non-Parametric & Categorical Statistics |
| Statistical Inference |
| Sampling Techniques |
| Linear Algebra I |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Data processing |
| Experimental Design and Analysis of Variance |
| Linear Algebra II |
| Research and Survey Methods |
| Linear Models |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| Survival Analysis |
| Operational research |
| Research Project |
| Stochastic Processes |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| Multivariate Distribution Theory |
| Research Project |
| Time series and forecasting |
| Statistical Quality Control |
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