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Offered through the Department of Statistics, USJ

New Admissions for 2023

Master of Science in Applied Statistics program is a University Grants Commission (UGC) approved program that has been designed to meet 91´«Ã½ Qualifications Framework (SLQF 10) guidelines. It also consists of two exit points at Postgraduate Diploma level (SLQF 8) and Master of Applied Statistics level (SLQF 9) for those who wish to exit the program without completing the second year.

Objectives of the Degree Program

This program has been designed for graduates with a basic knowledge in Statistics to provide them an opportunity to further develop their knowledge in Applied Statistics. Those who complete the program successfully will gain knowledge in advanced statistical theory, as well as will receive an extensive training in statistical data analysis and statistical computing.

The MSc in Applied Statistics program provides

• Advanced theoretical knowledge in Statistics,
• An opportunity to do research,
• An opportunity for graduate employees to gain higher education qualifications required for their promotions and career development.

Applications are invited from interested candidates for the MSc in Applied Statistics (SLQF 10) offered by the Department of Statistics, 91´«Ã½. This program has been designed for graduates with a basic knowledge in Statistics to provide them an opportunity to further develop their knowledge in Applied Statistics.

Those who complete the program successfully will gain knowledge in advanced statistical theory, as well as will receive an extensive training in statistical data analysis and statistical computing. The MSc in Applied Statistics program provides
(a) advanced theoretical knowledge in Statistics
(b) an opportunity to do research
(c) an opportunity for graduate employees to gain higher educational qualifications required for their promotions and career development.

Target Group:

• Those who need academic qualifications in Statistics.
• Those who are planning to start a career or already employed as statisticians/data analysts.
• Those who teach Statistics related courses in schools, universities or other educational institutes.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree with 30 credits in Statistics and/or a related field from a recognized university.
• Any other qualification accepted by the senate of the university.

Duration: 02 Years
Medium of Instructions: English
Lectures and practical classes: Weekends (Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm, Sunday: 8 am – 1pm)

Course fee: Rs. 300,000/-

Commencement: October, 2023

Closing Date for Applications: 10th July 2023

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