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Master Of Science In Social Statistics
Faculties/Schools/Institutes
Degree Code: I56_5
Duration: 2
Faculty/School/Institute offered: SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
Courses Offered:
Course code Course Name Year Semester Hours
STA 602 Stochastic Processes
STA 642 Statistics for Psychosocial Research
STA 502 Stochastic Processes
STA 505 Computational Matrix Analysis
STA 507 Linear Statistical Models
STA 531 Statistical Theory
STA 533 Interactive Data Analysis
STA 534
Multivariate Statistics
STA 535
Survival Data Analysis
STA 537
Design and Analysis of Surveys
STA 538
Modelling and Analysis of Social Data
STA 539
Advanced Econometrics
STA 540
Analytic Demography
STA 604
Non - Parametric Statistical Analysis
STA 607
Linear Statistical Models
STA 632
Applied Time Series Analysis
STA 633
Analysis of Categorical Data
STA 634
Analysis of Longitudinal Data
STA 637
Computational Statistics
STA 647
Design and Analysis of Surveys II
STA 648
Advanced Quantitative Economics
STA 649
Applied Demography
Survey Research Methods &
STA 650
Observational Studies
STA 651 Economic and Social Accounting
STA 652 Bio-Statistical Methods
Operations Research and Economic
STA 653
Modelling
STA 654 Stochastic Models for Social Processes
STA 655 Project

Regulations
Entry Requirements
Common regulations for the Master of Science degree in the University of Nairobi and
the School of Mathematics shall be applicable.

Holders of a degree of the University of Nairobi of at least upper second class in

mathematics or statistics or an equivalent qualification from a university recognised
by senate.

Graduates in Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Geography and Commerce, with a

good mathematical background.

Holders of a lower second class degree plus at least two years relevant research
experience or academic work may be considered for admission.

Non-holders of a first degree who can show evidence of relevant research experience
or academic work may be considered for admission provided that they pass relevant
qualifying examinations.
Course Structure
The minimum duration of the course shall be four semesters and the maximum
duration shall be 12 semesters, each of 15 weeks.
A course unit will be defined as consisting of 45 contact hours of lectures, tutorials
and practicals.

Candidates shall be required to take eight level-500 course units, which must include
all the six prescribed core course units. In addition the candidates shall be required to
take four level-600 course units and a project.

The project will be regarded as equivalent to four course units.

Candidates will be required to participate in weekly postgraduate seminars. The

seminars will be of one hour duration, and will cover special topics by means of
lectures and informational conferences.

In each semester candidates shall be required to take a minimum of three course units and
a maximum of five course units
Introduction
The Board of Postgraduate Studies was established in 1985 in order to manage and coordinate
postgraduate studies in the University. The Board is answerable to the University Senate on the
following
 Co-ordination of postgraduate syllabus and regulations.
 Admission of postgraduate students and advertisements.
 Administration of postgraduate scholarships and research grants.
 Administration and processing of postgraduate thesis or research papers.
 Proper conduct and supervision of postgraduate studies.
 General welfare and discipline of postgraduate students.
The Board of Postgraduate Studies is responsible for the coordination, development and
management of Postgraduate Programmes in the University.

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