The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science runs three under-graduate programmes in Statistics and two in Actuarial Science. They are: Single Major in Statistics, Major- Minor in Statistics and Combined Major in Statistics. The other two new programmes in Actuarial Science are: Single Major in Actuarial Science and Major- Minor in Actuarial Science.
STATISTICS
The basic qualification for admission into Level 200-400 programmes in Statistics is a pass with at least Grade C in Level 100 courses in Mathematics and Statistics, that is, in MATH 121 Algebra and Trigonometry, MATH 122 Calculus I, STAT 111 Introduction to Statistics and STAT 112
Elementary Probability. Probability is the foundation of Statistics and every Statistics course in the programmes that the Department offers has an element of probability in it. The Department runs Single Major (3:2:1:1), Major-Minor (3:2:2:1) and Combined (3:2:2:2) programmes in Statistics. At 100 Level there are two 3 credit courses that are mandatory for all students who want to progress to Level 200 with Statistics: MATH 121 Algebra and Trigonometry and MATH 122: Calculus I. To progress to Level 200 Statistics, candidates are required to pass these Level 100 courses.
The Social Science and the Science students who opt for any of the programmes on offer in Statistics will attend lectures together and take the same examination papers. Some minimum level of University Mathematics (Level 100 at least) is required for a good understanding of the Probability courses (STAT 112 Elementary Probability, STAT 221 Introductory Probability I, STAT 224 Introductory Probability II, STAT 331 Probability Distributions, STAT 332
Multivariate Distributions), which are crucial to the Philosophy and Objectives of the Department, namely, to focus our Learning and Training Activities on the logic and principles that should guide rational decision making in conditions of uncertainty. This Philosophy equips our students with skills that all employers consider desirable.
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
The basic qualification into Level 200 – 400 programmes in Actuarial Science is a pass in Level 100 courses in Mathematics and Actuarial Science, that is, in MATH 121: Algebra and Trigonometry MATH 122: Calculus I, ACTU 101: Introduction to Statistics and Probability for Actuaries.
There will be two offerings: (i) SINGLE MAJOR in ACTUARIAL SCIENCE and
(ii) MAJOR – MINOR in ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
For the MAJOR – MINOR in ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, Applications from students who want to do the following combinations are particularly welcome:
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (MAJOR) AND
Mathematics (minor), Computer Science (minor), Economics (minor), Finance (minor).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
LEVEL 100
First Semester
Course Code
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
UGRC 150 |
Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning |
3 |
ACTU 101 |
Introduction to Statistics and Probability for Actuaries |
3 |
CSCD 101 |
Introduction to Computer Science I |
3 |
MATH 121 |
Algebra and Trigonometry |
3 |
ECON 101 |
Introduction to Economics I |
3 |
Total |
15 |
Second Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
UGRC 110 |
Academic Writing I |
3 |
UGRC 130 |
Understanding Human Society |
3 |
MATH 122 |
Calculus I |
3 |
CSCD 102 |
Introduction to Computer Science II |
3 |
ECON 102 |
Introduction to Economics II |
3 |
Total |
15 |
SINGLE MAJOR IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
LEVEL 200
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
UGRC 210 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
STAT 221 |
Introductory Probability I |
3 |
UGBS 205 |
Fundamentals of Accounting Methods |
3 |
MATH 221 |
Algebra |
3 |
MATH 223 |
Calculus II |
3 |
Electives (Select 0 – 3 Credits) |
||
ECON 201 |
Elements of Economics I |
3 |
STAT 223 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
|
Minimum Credits Required |
15 |
Second Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
UGRC 220-238 |
Introduction to African Studies |
3 |
ACTU 202 |
Data Analysis and Statistical Computing |
3 |
STAT 224 |
Introductory Probability II |
3 |
UGBS 208 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
3 |
MATH 224 |
Introductory Abstract Algebra |
3 |
Electives (Select 0 – 3 Credits) |
||
ECON 202 |
Elements of Economics II |
3 |
CSCD 204 |
Databases |
3 |
|
Minimum Credits Required |
15 |
LEVEL 300
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
STAT 331 |
Probability Distributions |
3 |
FINC 301 |
Introduction to Business Finance |
3 |
ACTU 303 |
Introduction to Financial Mathematics |
3 |
ACTU 320 |
Internship in Actuarial Science |
3 |
MATH 331 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
Total |
|
15 |
Electives (Select 3 Credits) |
||
MATH 333 |
Analysis I |
3 |
MATH 353 |
Calculus of Several Variables |
3 |
MATH 355 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
STAT 333 |
Statistical Methods I |
3 |
STAT 335 |
Sample Survey Methods |
3 |
Second Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
STAT 332 |
Multivariate Distributions |
3 |
FINC 302 |
Business Finance |
3 |
ACTU 304 |
Life Contingencies |
3 |
ACTU 320 |
Internship in Actuarial Science |
3 |
MATH 350 |
Differential Equations I |
3 |
Total |
|
15 |
Electives (Select 3 Credits) |
||
MATH 334 |
Analysis II |
3 |
FINC 352 |
Principles and Practice of Insurance |
3 |
CSCD 314 |
Operations Research |
3 |
STAT 334 |
Statistical Methods II |
3 |
LEVEL 400
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
ACTU 403 |
Elements of Life Insurance |
3 |
FINC 401 |
Investment Fundamentals |
3 |
ACTU 410 |
Project |
3 |
Total |
|
9
|
Electives (Select 6 – 9 Credits) |
||
ACTU 407 |
Survival Analysis and Modelling |
3 |
ACTU 409 |
Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics |
3 |
STAT 445 |
Regression Analysis |
3 |
STAT 451 |
Introduction to Stochastic Processes |
3 |
STAT 453 |
Population Statistics |
3 |
STAT 457 |
Economic and Social Statistics I |
3 |
MATH 421 |
Advanced Calculus |
3 |
MATH 435 |
Introductory Functional Analysis |
3 |
Second Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
ACTU 410 |
Project |
3 |
ACTU 404 |
Pensions and Social Security |
3 |
FINC 454 |
Assurance of the Person |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
Electives (Select 6 Credits) |
||
STAT 458 |
Economic and Social Statistics II |
3 |
MATH 442 |
Differential Equation II |
3 |
FINC 452 |
Property and Pecuniary Insurance |
3 |
FINC 458 |
Health Insurance |
3 |
MAJOR - MINOR IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
LEVEL 200
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
UGRC 210 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
STAT 221 |
Introductory Probability I |
3 |
UGBS 205 |
Fundamentals of Accounting |
3 |
Electives (Select 0 – 3 Credits) |
||
ECON 201 |
Elements of Economics I |
3 |
STAT 223 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
|
Minimum Credits Required |
9 |
Second Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
UGRC 220-238 |
Introduction to African Studies |
3 |
ACTU 202 |
Data Analysis and Statistical Computing |
3 |
UGBS 208 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
3 |
(Select 0 – 3 Credits) |
||
ECON 202 |
Elements of Economics II |
3 |
STAT 224 |
Introductory Probability II |
3 |
|
Minimum Credits Required |
9 |
LEVEL 300
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
FINC 301 |
Introduction to Business Finance |
3 |
ACTU 303 |
Introduction to Financial Mathematics |
3 |
Choose ONE of the following Courses |
||
MATH 355 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
STAT 335 |
Sample Survey Methods |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
Second Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
FINC 302 |
Business Finance |
3 |
ACTU 304 |
Life Contingencies |
3 |
ACTU 320 |
Internship in Actuarial Practice |
1 |
Choose ONE of the following Courses |
||
CSCD 314 |
Operations Research |
3 |
FINC 352 |
Principles and Practice of Insurance |
3 |
Total |
|
10 |
LEVEL 400
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
ACTU 403 |
Elements of Life Insurance |
3 |
FINC 401 |
Investment Fundamentals |
3 |
ACTU 410 |
Project Work |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
Electives (Select 6 – 9 Credits) |
||
ACTU 407 |
Survival Analysis and Modelling |
3 |
ACTU 409 |
Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics |
3 |
STAT 445 |
Regression Analysis |
3 |
STAT 453 |
Population Statistics |
3 |
STAT 457 |
Economic and Social Statistics I |
3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Core |
|
|
ACTU 410 |
Project Work |
3 |
ACTU 404 |
Pensions and Social Security |
3 |
Total |
|
6 |
Electives (Select 9 Credits) |
||
FINC 454 |
Assurance of the Person |
3 |
STAT 458 |
Economic and Social Statistics II |
3 |
FINC 452 |
Property and Pecuniary Insurance |
3 |
FINC 458 |
Health Insurance |
3 |
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR STATISTICS
LEVEL 100
FIRST SEMESTER
Code |
Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 150 |
Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning |
3 |
STAT 101 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
MATH 121 |
Algebra and Trigonometry |
3 |
MATH 123 |
Vectors and Geometry |
3 |
Select 3 credits |
||
CSCD 101 |
Introduction to Computer Science I |
3 |
PSYC 101 |
Elements of Psychology |
3 |
Total |
15 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Code |
Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
URGC 110 |
Academic Writing I |
3 |
UGRC 130 |
Understanding Human Society |
3 |
MATH 122 |
Calculus I |
3 |
MATH 124 |
Mechanics |
3 |
STAT 102 |
Elementary Probability |
3 |
Select 3 credits |
||
CSCD 102 |
Introduction to Computer Science II |
3 |
PSYC 102 |
Psychology for Everyday Living |
3 |
Total |
15 |
SINGLE MAJOR IN STATISTICS
LEVEL 200
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Titles |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 210/220-238 |
Academic Writing II/ Introduction to African Studies |
3 |
STAT 221 |
Introductory Probability I |
3 |
STAT 223 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
MATH 223 |
Calculus II |
3 |
MATH 221 |
Algebra |
3 |
Total |
|
15 |
*Note: Students to choose 1 UGRC course
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 210/ 220-238 |
Academic Writing II/ Introduction to African Studies |
3 |
STAT 222 |
Data Analysis I |
2 |
STAT 224 |
Introductory Probability II |
3 |
STAT 226 |
Official Statistics |
2 |
Total |
|
10 |
*Note: Students to choose 1 UGRC course
LEVEL 300
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 331 |
Probability Distributions |
3 |
STAT 333 |
Statistical Methods I |
3 |
STAT 335 |
Sample Survey Methods |
3 |
MATH 331 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
Total |
|
12 |
Electives (Select 3-6 credits) |
||
MATH 333 |
Analysis I |
3 |
MATH 353 |
Calculus of Several Variables |
3 |
MATH 355 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 332 |
Multivariate Distributions |
3 |
STAT 334 |
Statistical Methods |
3 |
STAT 336 |
Design of Experiments |
3 |
MATH 350 |
Differential Equations I |
3 |
Total |
|
12 |
Electives (Select 3-6 credits) |
||
MATH 334 |
Analysis II |
3 |
CSCD 304 |
Design and Analysis of Algorithms |
3 |
CSCD 312 |
Operating Systems |
3 |
LEVEL 400
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 443 |
Theory of Sampling |
3 |
STAT 445 |
Regression Analysis |
3 |
STAT 450 |
Project |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
Electives (Select 6-9 credits) |
||
STAT 441 |
Statistical Inference: Estimation |
3 |
STAT 447 |
Non-Parametric Statistics |
3 |
STAT 451 |
Introduction to Stochastic Processes |
3 |
STAT 453 |
Population Statistics |
3 |
STAT 455 |
Actuarial Statistics I |
3 |
STAT 457 |
Economic and Social Statistics I |
3 |
STAT 440 |
Data Analysis II |
3 |
MATH 421 |
Advanced Calculus |
3 |
MATH 435 |
Introductory Functional Analysis |
3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 444 |
Survey Organization and Management |
3 |
STAT 450 |
Project Work |
3 |
Total |
|
6 |
Electives (Select 9 credits) |
|
|
STAT 442 |
Statistical Inference: Tests of Hypothesis |
3 |
STAT 444 |
Survey Organization and Management |
3 |
STAT 446 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
STAT 448 |
Analysis of Experimental Designs |
3 |
STAT 456 |
Actuarial Statistics II |
3 |
STAT 458 |
Economic and Social Statistics II |
3 |
MATH 422 |
Integration Theory and Measure |
3 |
MATH 442 |
Differential Equation II |
3 |
MAJOR-MINOR IN STATISTICS
LEVEL 200
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 210/220 |
Academic Writing II/Liberal and African Studies |
3 |
STAT 221 |
Introductory Probability I |
3 |
STAT 223 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
*Note: Students to choose 1 UGRC course
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 210/220 |
Academic Writing II/ Liberal and African Studies |
3 |
STAT 222 |
Data Analysis I |
2 |
STAT 224 |
Introductory Probability II |
3 |
STAT 226 |
Official Statistics |
2 |
Total |
|
10 |
*Note: Students to choose 1 UGRC course
LEVEL 300
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 331 |
Probability Distributions |
3 |
STAT 333 |
Statistical Methods I |
3 |
STAT 335 |
Sample Survey Methods |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 332 |
Multivariate Distributions |
3 |
STAT 334 |
Statistical Methods II |
3 |
STAT 336 |
Design of Experiments |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
LEVEL 400
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 443 |
Theory of Sampling |
3 |
STAT 445 |
Regression Analysis |
3 |
STAT 450 |
Project |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
Electives (Select 6-9 credits) |
||
STAT 441 |
Statistical Inference Estimation |
3 |
STAT 447 |
Non-Parametric Statistics |
3 |
STAT 451 |
Introduction to Stochastic Processes |
3 |
STAT 453 |
Population Statistics |
3 |
STAT 455 |
Actuarial Statistics I |
3 |
STAT 457 |
Economic and Social Statistics I |
3 |
STAT 440 |
Data Analysis II |
3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 444 |
Survey Organization and Management |
3 |
STAT 450 |
Project |
3 |
Total |
|
6 |
Electives (Select 9 credits) |
||
STAT 442 |
Statistical Inference: Tests of Hypothesis |
3 |
STAT 446 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
STAT 448 |
Analysis of Experimental Designs |
3 |
STAT 454 |
Biometrics |
3 |
STAT 456 |
Actuarial Statistics II |
3 |
STAT 458 |
Economic and Social Statistics II |
3 |
COMBINED MAJOR STATISTICS
LEVEL 200
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 210/220 |
Academic Writing II/Liberal and African Studies |
3 |
STAT 221 |
Introductory Probability I |
3 |
STAT 223 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
*Note: Students to choose 1 UGRC course
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
UGRC 210/220 |
Academic Writing II/ Liberal and African Studies |
3 |
STAT 222 |
Data Analysis I |
2 |
STAT 224 |
Introductory Probability II |
3 |
STAT 226 |
Official Statistics |
2 |
Total |
|
10 |
*Note: Students to choose 1 UGRC course
LEVEL 300
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 331 |
Probability Distributions |
3 |
STAT 333 |
Statistical Methods I |
3 |
STAT 335 |
Sample Survey Methods |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 332 |
Multivariate Distributions |
3 |
STAT 334 |
Statistical Methods II |
3 |
STAT 336 |
Design of Experiments |
3 |
Total |
|
9 |
LEVEL 400
FIRST SEMESTER
Core
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
STAT 443 |
Theory of Sampling |
3 |
STAT 445 |
Regression Analysis |
3 |
Total |
|
6 |
Electives (Select 3-6 credits) |
||
STAT 441 |
Statistical Inference Estimation |
3 |
STAT 447 |
Non-Parametric Statistics |
3 |
STAT 450 |
Project |
3 |
STAT 451 |
Introduction to Stochastic Processes |
3 |
STAT 453 |
Population Statistics |
3 |
STAT 455 |
Actuarial Statistics I |
3 |
STAT 457 |
Economic and Social Statistics I |
3 |
STAT 440 |
Data Analysis II |
3 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
Electives (Select 9 credits) |
||
STAT 442 |
Statistical Inference: Tests of Hypothesis |
3 |
STAT 444 |
Survey Organization and Management |
3 |
STAT 446 |
Multivariate Methods |
3 |
STAT 448 |
Analysis of Experimental Designs |
3 |
STAT 450 |
Project |
3 |
STAT 454 |
Biometrics |
3 |
STAT 456 |
Actuarial Statistics II |
3 |
STAT 458 |
Economic and Social Statistics II |
3 |
|
|
|