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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Mathematical Statistics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105264  Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Mathematical Statistics 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Mathematical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this Level 8 learning qualification is to equip students with the knowledge and competencies to understand and apply advanced methods and techniques in the field of Mathematical Statistics. This qualfiication is for students who want to enter the statistics profession. In addition, for candidates who intend pursuing higher research Degrees, the deeper level knowledge in the qualification is essential for future research.

Rationale:
This is a first step in Postgraduate training and specialisation, therefore this qualification strengthens the pool of specialised professionals and researchers active in the economic life of South Africa in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and value-adding economic and scholarly activity is widened. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL will be done as per Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement for admission is:
  • A Bachelor's Degree with either Mathematical Statistics or Statistics. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective module at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 54 Credits:
  • Project, 30 Credits.
  • Multivariate Statistical Methods, 24 Credits.

    Elective modules:
  • Selective Topics in Actuarial Statistics, 24 Credits.
  • Categorical Data Analysis, 24 Credits.
  • Quantitative Data Analysis with Statistics, 24 Credits.
  • Mathematical Programming, 24 Credits.
  • Probability Theory, 24 Credits.
  • Analysis of Variance, 24 Credits.
  • Regression Analysis, 24 Credits.
  • Time Series Analysis, 24 Credits.
  • Capita Selecta B, 24 Credits.
  • Capita Selecta A, 24 Credits.
  • Credibility Theory and Econometrics, 24 Credits.
  • Nonparametric Statistics, 24 Credits.
  • Sampling Theory, 24 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate ability to recall important definitions and theorems of statistical theory.
    2. Apply knowledge of statistical principles to application based exercises.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to analyse and solve open ended problems by applying the correct methodologies and techniques to the problems.
    4. Make critical judgments and in-depth interpretations of statistical evaluations. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome:
    The competencies or skills acquired by the student will include:
  • Reasoning skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory.
  • Reasoning, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyze and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge.
  • Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret analysis, results and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • Communication and technical skills to theorize about developments that contribute to scholarship.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The research project is used for Integrated Assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification is similar is standard to similar qualifications offered nationally and internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates both horizontally and vertically.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • A Degree in actuarial statistics, financial mathematics and econometrics.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Master Degree at Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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