University of Moratuwa, Faculty of Engineering Department of Mathematics invites applicatons for the M.Sc./PG Diploma in Business Statistics -2014/2015 (MBS).

Statistics is a much versatile subject which can be applied in almost any field. During the recent past, there has been an increasing demand to train staff in the Government Departments, Private Organizations, Research Institutes etc. to derive inferences from primary or secondary data, for the benefit of decision making process. The MBS program is designed for those who wish to extend or update their knowledge through a postgraduate qualification in statistical applications in diverse fields. This program focuses to train students for excellent quantitative skills in data analysis, to derive information from data and importantly able to communicate the statistical results to others with confidence. The course is structured with the combination of theory and applications in various fields of statistics including the analysis of categorical, multivariate, financial data etc. More emphasis is paid on the improvement of analytical skills in the use of statistics to real practical problems using common statistical packages. The course consists of 40 credits of course modules and 20 credits for research project.

M.Sc./PG Diploma in Business Statistics Eligibility Requirement

• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree of the University of Moratuwa OR
• Any other four-year Degree in relevant field from a recognized University as may be approved by the Senate OR
• Any other three year Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University and a minimum period of one year of appropriate experience after obtaining such Degree as may be approved by the Senate OR
• Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute obtained through an academic route and with a minimum of one year of recognized appropriate experience after obtaining such membership as may be approved by the Senate

Duration : Two years

Lectures : Lectures are held during Saturdays

Course Fees : 1

st year – 130,000/ =

2nd Year – 70,000/ =

Other Fees : Library 2,000/ =

Examination 1000/ =

Registration 1000/=

Application Processing Fee 500/ =

Information : Applications can be downloaded from Department website : www.math.mrt.ac.lk

Closing Date for Application : 9^th May 2014

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