MSc. Statistics

Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for the M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Sc. Statistics is a first degree with at least a second class lower in Computer Science, Mathematics with Computer Science, Statistics with Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent from any recognized University. However, candidates having a third class degree may also be considered if he / she has spent at least five years in some relevant institution after graduation. Candidates with a first degree and the 2-year Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS) of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, are considered for admission into M.Sc. Computer Science programme.

Duration of the programme
The minimum duration for M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. Mathematics and M.Sc. Statistics programmes is not less than three semesters (18 months) while the maximum is not more than six semesters (three academic sessions).

Graduation Requirements
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M.Sc Statistics Courses

First Semester   |   Second Semester
S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Units Semester
1 STAT801 Statistical Inference 3 First Semester
2 STAT803 Design and Analysis of Experiments 3 First Semester
3 STAT805 Non-Parametric Statistical Methods 3 First Semester
4 STAT807 Biostatistics 3 First Semester
5 STAT809 Multivariate Analysis 3 First Semester
6 SCI801 Management and Entrepreneurship 2 First Semester
7 STAT881 Seminar (1 CU/Semester) 1 First Semester
8 STAT891 Research/Thesis (3 CU/Semester) 3 First Semester
S/N Course Code Course Title Credit Units Semester
1 STAT802 Advanced Probability Theory 3 Second Semester
2 STAT804 Categorical Data Analysis 3 Second Semester
3 STAT806 Statistical Computing/Consulting 3 Second Semester
4 STAT808 Sample Survey Techniques 3 Second Semester
5 STAT812 Time Series Analysis 3 Second Semester
6 SCI802 ICT and Research Methodology 2 Second Semester
7 STAT882 Seminar (1 CU/Semester) 1 Second Semester
8 STAT892 Research/Thesis (3 CU/Semester) 3 Second Semester