Provides an overview of quantitative methods essential for analyzing data, with an emphasis on business applications. Topics include identification of appropriate metrics and measurement methods, descriptive and inferential statistics, experimental design, parametric and non parametric tests, simulation, and linear and logistic regression, categorical data analysis, and select unsupervised learning techniques. Standard and open source statistical packages are used to apply techniques to real world problems. The program is designed to provide pathways for students who want to pursue careers centered around building computer software solutions through programming and algorithmic techniques. The students pursuing this program will gain the necessary skills to solve challenges in the 21st century globalized economy by exploring a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, Cloud Data Solutions Architect, Machine Learning Engineer, Big Data Engineer, Database Administrator, Data Visualization Specialist, Predictive Analytics Consultant, AI/ML Data Strategist, Operations Research Analyst, Marketing Data Analyst, Financial Data Analyst, Healthcare Data Analyst, Risk and Fraud Analyst, Cybersecurity Data Analyst
Undergraduate student can work up to 20 hours per week and full time during official school breaks and vacations. Post completion Optional Practical Training allows graduates to work for 12 months and STEM graduate are eligible for a 24 month extension.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Westcliff University below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Westcliff University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
