About Us
The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability (DSAP) was established in 1 April 1998 with the goals to advance statistical and data science, and, ultimately by its application, to improve and provide adequate services to our community. The department offers two Bachelor of Science degrees; in Statistics and, Data Science and Analytics. In addition, DSAP also offers degrees at both Masters and doctoral levels.
Major in Statistics
The department offers a B.Sc. in Statistics program. Honours students have the options to specialize in Data Science by taking modules in Data Mining and Multivariate Statistical Analysis, or to specialize in Finance and Business Statistics by taking modules in Actuarial Statistics and Statistical Methods for Finance. In this program, students will learn about the collection, analysis and visualization of data, in areas such as business, transportation, public policy, medicine and healthcare.
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Major in Data Science & Analytics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) with Major in Data Science and Analytics.
The new four-year direct Honours programme is designed to prepare graduates who are ready to acquire, manage and explore data that will inspire change around the world. Students will read modules in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, and be exposed to the interplay between these three key areas in the practice of data science.
Graduate Programmes
In addition to offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics, DSAP also offers degrees at both Master's and doctoral levels.
Congratulations to A/P Adrian Roellin for being elected Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics. The prestigious fellowship is awarded for his development of Stein’s method for multivariate cases, including the unification of coupling under the name of Stein coupling.
