BSc (Hons) Applied Statistics

 

The BSc (Hons) Applied Statistics programme aims at equipping leaners with knowledge, applied skills and theoretical competence in the field of Statistics. They are prepared for the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. Emphasis is laid on application of suitable statistical techniques, including advanced modelling to real data and big data using the latest statistical software.

Learners taking this Honours degree will acquire knowledge and skills to:
Enable their transition to postgraduate studies.
Equip them to effectively function in the workplace, as Statistician, Data Analystand Specialist, Mathematician, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Consultant, RiskAnalyst, Statistics Trainer, Econometrician, Biostatistician and other related jobs.
Prepare them to work in various fields/job areas such as Census, Computer Science,Health Science, Education, Technology and Business.

Tuition fees

No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

Intake 2025

  • February
  • August

Scholarships

  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1
  • Essentials of Statistics
  • Probability and Probability Distributions |
  • Survey and Sampling Techniques
  • Management Principles
  • Probability and Probability Distributions II
  • Linear Models and Design of Experiments
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Parametric and Non-Parametric Methods

Year 2
  • Econometrics
  • Statistical Inference II
  • Real Analysis
  • Research Methods
  • Biostatistics
  • Data Analysis in Practice
  • Statistical Inference |
  • Stochastic Processes

Year 3
  • Dissertation
  • Operational Research
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Data Science for Business
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Statistical Quality Processes
  • Advanced Statistical Modelling
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
15 (6 credits per module)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 153,000

SADC

Total: US$ 4,320

International (Non-SADC)

Total: US$ 6,840

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