Ministry of Finance

Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre

Chuo cha Takwimu Mashariki mwa Afrika

Ordinary Diploma in Statistics (NTA Level 5)

Duration

2 Years

Tuition

850,000

Campus

Main Campus (Dar es Salaam)

Admissions

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Syllabus Dossier

Academic Overview

What is the Rationale of Diploma in Statistics Programme?

Statistical work is now being exposed to and demanded by the information and communication market. This exposure and demand require a professional response in terms of making quantitatively informed decision-making processes, and in terms of preparing plans that are feasible and effective because of the precision and quality of the data, which is a prerequisite.

Quality data demands a system of data collection that is closely supervised to ensure its effectiveness. The Diploma programme is aimed at to producing statistical personnel who are highly knowledgeable in data collection methods and fit to supervise the task.

What are Objectives of the Programme?

The objective behind this programme is geared towards producing highly committed and responsible personnel who are capable of supervising data collection process and process data. At the end of the programme graduates are expected to demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills in:

· Applying statistical skills in supervising data collection exercises;

· Applying statistical skills in undertaking field logistics;

· Applying statistical packages in preliminary data analysis;

· Applying business communication skills related to advocate for the importance of Statistics.

                            
                        
PathwaysCareer Scope

Where will Graduates of Diploma in Statistics Work?

Graduates of Diploma in Statistics are qualified to work as Supervisors of data collection exercises that are organized by either Government or Private Sector. Specifically, graduates of this programme are prepared to assist research work under minimum experts` supervision by performing data collection supervision and preliminary data analysis activities during a Census Survey or a Sample Survey. Different surveys are normally conducted by both central government (MDAs) and local governments’ bodies. Moreover, survey activities are conducted by private institutions and international organizations such as USAID, UNICEF, etc.

                            
                        
EligibilityAdmission Requirements

Advanced Level Certificate in Secondary Education (ACSEE) with a minimum of E and S in Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Accounts, Economics, Commerce, Agriculture or its equivalent as established by NACTE based on Tanzanian education system. If one of the passes is not in Advanced Mathematics or Subsidiary in BAM, a pass in O’ Level Basic Mathematics is required.

Certificate (NTA 4) in Statistics, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, ICT, or its equivalent as established by NACTE or NECTA based on Tanzania’s education system.