Introduction
The program has been designed to provide the required basic introductory level knowledge up to the more specialized level of subject coverage to ensure that students will be able to use statistics in any technical environment. It is a general course and highly recommended to any practicing person who is already employed in a technical position. It may serve as an additional advantage to managers, business and technical employed staff members in positions where they frequently need to use statistics. The course serves to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to apply statistics in the working environment.
Entrance Level
The program starts from first principles and it is required that persons with a mathematical background will have an added advantage to study the program. At least some exposure to high school level education is required to be able to successfully complete the program.
Enrollment requirements
The usual application procedures must be observed. There are no other needs except that students should have access to a computer and they will be required to be computer literate at least capable to use a computer to be able to send and receive mail and to open attachment as well as using application software to open textbooks, prepare assignments. Where they do not have any Internet facilities, the usage of a computer is till compulsory but they can mail assignments or contact there agent to be able to study the program.
Credits and exemptions
Credits are indicated with an (*) for each tertiary level subject as well as exemption appropriately marked where applicable for each subject.
Program format
Technical Mathematics
Mathematics I *
Statistics I *
Probability *
Applied Statistics *
Outcomes and program level
The program starts at the senior high school level and advances to the first year beyond high school diploma. It is equivalent to a High School + one year tertiary study in the appropriate field.
Award
FACULTY Certificate and Transcript