Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics

Program Information

1. • Program Name: Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics
   • Program Code: BSc-Stat
   • Program Level: Undergraduate
   • Department Offering Program: Department of Statistics
   • Program Duration: 4 years
   • Credit Hours Required: A student must take a total load of at least 250 European Credit Transfer System (EtCTS) or 150 credit hours
   • Program Mode: Full-time

Program Admission

1. • Eligibility Criteria: An applicant must have successfully completed the science preparatory program in a recognized secondary school with good performance in mathematics in the national or equivalent placement/entrance examination or the applicant must have graduated from a recognized university/college with a diploma in Statistics or related fields.
   • Admission Process: Online application
   • Fee Structure: Tuition: $5000/year, Registration: $200
   • Scholarship Opportunities: Merit-based scholarships availabl

Program Curriculum

1. • Core Courses: Basic Statistics, Introduction to Probability Theory, Statistical Methods, Statistical Computing I, Statistical Computing II, Sampling Theory, Research method and Sample survey practice, Regression Analysis, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Time Series Analysis, Statistical Theory of Distributions, Statistical Inference, Categorical Data Analysis, Econometrics, Introduction to Multivariate Methods, Demography, Social and Economic Statistics, Statistical Quality Control, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Project I: Proposal Writing, Project II: Research Project in Statistics, and Practical Attachment
   • Elective Courses: Operations Research, Actuarial Statistics, Statistical Ecology, Introduction to Statistical Modeling and Simulation, Project Management & Analysis, and Introduction to Data mining.
   • Supportive Courses: Introduction to Computer Science and Application, Fundamentals of Programming, Fundamentals of Database Systems, Introduction to Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus I, Calculus for Statistics, Linear Algebra I, Linear Algebra II, Numerical Methods for Statistics.
   • Common Courses: Communicative English language Skills I, Communicative English language Skills II, Civics and Ethical Education, General Physics, General Psychology, Mathematics for Natural Sciences, Critical Thinking, Physical fitness, Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn, Social Anthropology, General Biology, Introduction to emerging technologies, General Chemistry, Global Trends, Entrepreneurship, and Inclusiveness.
   • Capstone/Thesis: Final year research project

Details for International Students

1. • Programs Offered: Statistics
   • Admission Requirements: Proof of English proficiency, Visa application
   • Visa Support: Provided by the university
   • Accommodation Assistance: On-campus housing available