The Financial Statistics stream of the MSc Statistics programme is mainly intended for students wishing to pursue careers in the finance industry or as a stepping stone towards PhD study in statistics for finance. It provides high-level training in statistics with applications in finance.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Financial Statistics in Ghana are:
KsTU
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess a
i. B.Tech or B.Sc. Statistics
ii. B.Tech or B.Sc. Financial Statistics
iii. B.Sc. Economics
All applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year post-qualification industrial experience. Preference will be given to applicants with 1st Class and 2nd Class Upper Honours.
First Class B.Tech Financial Statistics applicants may be admitted without post-graduation industrial experience. Applicants with a second class (lower division) or lower qualifications will have to pass an interview before admission into the programme.
Applicants with other statistics or mathematics backgrounds would be required to take relevant financial science courses as prerequisites.
What is the use of MSc statistics?
An MSc in Statistics is a mathematics postgraduate degree with an emphasis on collecting and interpreting statistics. Social sciences, finance, and econometrics are all covered as potential areas for gathering statistical data.
Is a master’s in finance better than an MBA?
An MBA offers more flexibility in terms of curriculum and the ability to take classes part-time. MBA programs are becoming more crowded, while business schools are becoming more competitive.
An MF is a good alternative for students seeking a finance-specific career while devoting only one year to earning their degree.