MSc Applied Statistics with Operational Research
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Career Prospects
- Statisticians
- Academia
- Data collection research and analysis
- Modelling and forecasting of time dependent phenomena
- Operations research analysts
- Marketing and quality improvement
- Population research and surveys / social science statistics
- Statistics/OR practitioners (health, manufacturing, transport)
- The degree programme also serves as an excellent basis for students wishing to pursue studies for an MPhil/PhD, hence leading to careers as researchers in the field of statistics or modelling and forecasting.
Objectives
Be able to manipulate, analyse and interpret real-world data;
Demonstrate a sound understanding on the advanced techniques employed to analyse complex organisational problems and help make better decisions
Possess problem solving techniques strongly transferable for immediate use within industry;
Be able to deliver their competencies in the statistical models, relevant to the industry and hence become confident statistical analysts;
Be fluent with the main computational techniques used in applied statistics and operational research.
Requirements
- As per UTM’S Admission Regulations
- A recognised Bachelor Degree with significant content of Mathematics or Statistics.
- For instance, a recognised bachelor degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, Actuarial Science, Finance, A closely related field, or other qualifications (academic or professional) acceptable to the University of Technology, Mauritius can be considered.
Curriculum
12 Lessons1 / 1.5 Years