COURSE TITLE

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Statistics

COURSE CODE: UBSAPSTUFTU1

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The B.Sc. (AS) Course of Study is geared to produce graduates with the qualitative and analytical skills necessary to assist in planning, decision making and research within various institutions. The curriculum provides training in general statistical techniques, specialized statistical methods, aspects of statistical management as well as option specific foundation.

In addition, the curriculum aims to produce graduates who demonstrate an awareness of the importance of ethics and professionalism, who are flexible, well-rounded individuals committed to lifelong learning and service

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Course of Study may find employment as statisticians in the private and public sector organizations throughout Jamaica and the wider Caribbean as well as conducting statistical consulting services for individuals and institutions. Considering the great demand for statisticians worldwide, the graduates may also pursue graduate studies at universities overseas on receiving tuition waivers and teaching or research assistantships.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Applicants must satisfy the following qualifications:-

• A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency Levels 1, 2 and 3 (after June 1998) or General Certificate in Education, Ordinary Levels A, B and C including English Language and Mathematics with a minimum pass of 2 at CSEC (CXC) or B at O’level and preferably Geography for the Environmental Statistics Option and a business oriented subject for the Social and Economic Statistics Option

• OR English Language and Mathematics at the CSEC or GCE `O’ Level and the Certificate in Social and Economic Statistics.

COURSE STRUCTURE