STEM
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
A Master of Commerce for candidates with a strong background in mathematical statistics or data science who want expertise in statistical modelling, data analysis and research. Students choose coursework with a research assignment, or coursework with a thesis.
Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
At least 180 credits: a 60-credit research assignment or 90-credit thesis plus electives such as Advanced Mathematical Statistics, Advanced Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Bootstrap and other Resampling Techniques, Extreme Value Theory, Multi-dimensional Scaling and Statistical Learning Theory.
An honours degree with Mathematical Statistics as the major field of study, or a Bachelor of Data Science (NQF level 8) with focal area Statistical Learning, with an average of at least 50%. The Department may require an additional assessment and additional modules if the background is deemed insufficient.
The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.
STEM
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
STEM
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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