Statistics involves the scientific principle employed in data collection, organization, analysis and interpretation for purposes of drawing inferences about a situation under study. Probability Theory also forms basis for this curriculum since it provides a link between the population and the sample.

Applied statistics as a discipline is fundamental in policy formulation and decision making. The programme includes courses that emphasize the application of the statistical techniques to real life situations using information technology. Such areas include: Biological and Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Business, Finance, Economics, and Engineering among many other fields.

Statistics doesn’t exist as an independent discipline; hence need to incorporate other concepts such as Calculus, Linear and Abstract algebra, Combinatory, Difference and Differential equations that are found in Pure and Applied Mathematics. Special to note is that statistician requires background courses in computer programming. Understanding of these concepts makes learning statistics very enjoyable.

The overall goal of the programme is to produce an Applied statistics graduates capable of offering solutions based on mathematical ideas and concepts to real life problems for the benefit of humanity. The programme also seeks to prepare students for lifelong learning experience by integrating technological advancements into mathematical approaches for addressing present and future challenges.