| Stream: Mathematical and Statistical Science: Statistical Decision Science Stream |
| Qualification code: 02089 - MSD | NQF Exit level: 6 | Total credits: 360 |
| Qualification offered until 2015, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification. |
| Admission requirements: | NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics & English |
| Rules: | Students who have passed DSC2601, need not register for DSC2605. |
First level
| Module | Pre/Co-requisite |
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| COS1511 - Introduction to Programming I | Co: EUP1501 |
| COS1512 - Introduction to Programming II | Pre: COS1511 |
| COS1521 - Computer Systems: Fundamental Concepts | |
| DSC1510 - Introduction to The Business World | |
| DSC1630 - Introductory Financial Mathematics | |
| MAT1503 - Linear Algebra | |
| MAT1512 - Calculus A | |
| STA1501 - Descriptive Statistics and Probability | |
| STA1502 - Statistical Inference I | Co: STA1501 |
Second level
| Module | Pre/Co-requisite |
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| COS2611 - Programming: Data Structures | Pre: COS1512 |
| COS2614 - Programming: Contemporary Concepts | Pre: COS1512 |
| DSC2602 - Rational Decision Making | Pre: DSC1510 & DSC1630 |
| DSC2604 - Financial Modelling | Pre: DSC1510 & DSC1630 |
| DSC2605 - Linear Mathematical Programming | Pre: MAT1503 & MAT1512 |
| ICT2621 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design | Pre: INF1505 or COS1521 |
| STA2601 - Applied Statistics II | Pre: STA1501 &STA1502 |
| STA2602 - Statistical Inference II | Pre: STA1501 & STA1502; Co: STA1503 |
| STA2603 - Distribution Theory II | Pre: (STA1502 & DSC1620) or (STA1503 & MAT1512) |
| STA2604 - Forecasting II | Pre: STA1501 & STA1502 |
| STA3710 - Mathematical Techniques in Statistics | Pre: STA2603 or STA2610 |
Third level
| Module | Pre/Co-requisite |
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| DSC3702 - Optimisation of Resources | Pre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or DSC2605, DSC2606 |
| DSC3703 - Simulation | Pre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or DSC2605, DSC2606 |
| DSC3704 - Models for Strategic Decision-Making | Pre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or DSC2605, DSC2606 |
| DSC3705 - Financial Risk Modelling | Pre: DSC2602 & DSC2601 or DSC2605, DSC2606 |
| INF3703 - Databases II | Pre: COS2611 or ICT2621 |
| INF3707 - Database Design and Implementation | Pre: COS2611 or ICT2621 |
| STA3701 - Applied Statistics III | Pre: STA2601; Co: STA3703 |
| STA3702 - Statistical Inference III | Pre: STA2603 or (STA2602 & STA2610) |
| STA3703 - Distribution Theory III | Pre: (STA2603 & MAT2615 ) or (STA2603 & STA2610) |
| STA3704 - Time Series III | Pre: STA2604 |