STA4010W - Operational Research & Statistics Honours
142 credits at NQF level 8
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of first 3 years of B Business Science Analytics curriculum with an average of 65% or more for their 3rd year courses (at first attempt). Students who do not achieve the 65% level will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration performance in other courses.
Course Outline:
The STA4010W modules cover theoretical and applied statistics and operations research and prepare them for a career in Analytics. It aims to give students a good theoretical basis and statistical computing skills through the teaching of core modules (81 NQF credits). It further exposes students to the practical application of statistics in different areas through the offering of elective modules. It provides training in research through supervised project work. Elective modules vary from year to year, but typically include Econometrics, Portfolio Theory, Time Series Analysis, Biostatistics, Decision Modelling, Spatial Statistics, Multivariate Analysis and Analytics.