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Bachelor Degree in Official Statistics

Official statistics are statistics that provide quantitative or qualitative information on all major areas of citizens' lives, such as economic and social development, living conditions, health, education and the environment.

The official statistics are organized in three categories as follows:

· Economic Statistics such as Agricultural Statistics, Price Statistics, Infrastructure Statistics, Trade Statistics, Industrial Statistics, Labour Statistics, etc.

· Social Statistics such as Education Statistics, Health Statistics, Housing Statistics, Criminal and Justice Statistics, etc.

· Socio-economic (Cross-cutting) Statistics such as Gender Statistics, Environmental Statistics, etc.

Graduate of Official Statistics can work in both Government and Private Sector. Both central government (MDAs) and local governments’ bodies have statistics and planning departments that make use of statisticians. Government agencies such as central bank, tax authority, port authority, energy regulatory authority etc. have statistics department as well. International and national non-profit organizations employ statisticians as monitoring and evaluation officers for the projects they carry out in countries they work in. Other statisticians work in the National Statistical Office, these are responsible for the population censuses, economic census and agricultural censures as well as surveys which are smaller undertakings than the census. Some statisticians work in statistical departments of regional integration bodies as EAC, and SADC.

Can Official Statistician employ himself or herself?

Statistics is a discipline mainly concerned with designing experiments; data collection; data processing, analysis and interpretations to aid understanding; report writing and dissemination. Therefore, graduate of official statistics can employ himself or herself as an independent researcher, data analyst, etc. in any sector of interest.

HOLDERS OF FORM 6 (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) AND OFP PROGRAMME

Two principal passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Agriculture, Geography, Economics, Computers or Commerce. If one of the principal passes is not in Advanced Mathematics, a Subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics or a minimum of ‘’D’’ grade in Mathematics at O-Level is required or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

HOLDERS OF ORDINARY DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Statistics, Computing and Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Transport Finance, Taxation, Banking and Finance, Custom and Tax Administration, Business Information Technology, Procurement, Insurance and Risk Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Development Planning, Community Development, Engineering, Education (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology, Geography or Agriculture), Science and Technology, Health related programmes or Economics with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0

The Programme runs for 3 Years

Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Statistics and Economics

Statistical Data and numerical information have played a very vital role in the growth and development of agriculture and its economy.

In an agrarian economy like Tanzania the majority of the rural population about 65% depend on agricultural sector for survival and it is the main source of livelihood. Therefore, the utility of agricultural statistics and its economy is even more important. Facts also show there is an increased demand of agricultural statistics to inform national development processes. The Centre, therefore, has introduced Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Statistics and Economics aiming at producing highly knowledgeable, expertly skilled and creatively innovative professionals to satisfy the demands of the agriculture sector and its economy. Professionals will help production of quantitatively information for feasible and effective planning and policy formulation to support decision making in the agricultural sector and its economy.

At the end of the Course students will be able to:

· To use technologies in the agricultural data collection

· To produce atlas maps of agrarian economy

· To compile various agricultural and economic data with respect to agricultural development

Graduates are expected to work in the following careers:

Agricultural or survey statistician, Agricultural Consultant, Farm manager, Agricultural economist, Data Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation officer, Instructor in agricultural statistics, Instructor in agricultural economics, Economic Analyst, Environmental Economist, Statistician, Supply chain manager, Agricultural development officer, Agribusiness specialist, Research Assistant, Data Analyst, Agricultural marker and Planning Officer

Possible Work Offices/Places

Self-employment, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Different Ministries including Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Livestock, Fishery etc., United Nations, Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Universities e.g., Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre (EASTC), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Agricultural Research Institutions, Private sectors related to agrarian economy, Financial Institutions e.g., Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), CRDB, NMB etc.

HOLDERS OF FORM 6 (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) AND OFP PROGRAMME.

Two principal passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Agriculture, Geography, Economics, Computers, Commerce or Nutrition. If one of the principal passes is not in Advanced Mathematics, a Subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics or a minimum of ‘’D’’ grade in Mathematics at O-Level is required or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

HOLDERS OF ORDINARY DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

The Programme runs for 3 Years

Bachelor of Degree in Data Science

The General Objective of the Programme is to produce highly committed, responsible and creatively innovative professional graduates to deal with analyzing of structured and unstructured data, modelling, software engineering, visualization, creating and presenting insights that assist in making powerful data-driven decisions. Data Science is the extraction of knowledge from data. It is the blended technology brought from the broad areas of mathematics, statistics, information science and computer science. Data science can be used to investigate complex problems in various domains, such as marketing optimization, health-care, business analysis, bank systems, setting public policy, etc.

The Qualified Data Science Professionals shall have the following skills:

· Statistics skills: Ability to collect, process and analyze data, ability to design statistical models, ability to interpret data.

· Mathematics skills: Ability to manipulate data, ability to write mathematics models, ability to design mathematics algorithms.

· Computer skills: Ability to generate data visualization, ability to mine/extract information from data (data mining), ability to generate the forecasting and predictive models.

Available Jobs for Data Sciences: 1. Data Scientist. 2. Data Analyst. 3. Data Engineer. 4. Data Architect. 5. Machine Learning Scientist. 6. Machine Learning Engineer. 7. Business Intelligence Developer. 8. Database Administrator. 9.Business Managers and Rising Leaders. 10. Product Managers. 11. Statistician. 12. Business Analyst.

HOLDERS OF FORM 6 (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) AND OFP PROGRAMME.

Two principal passes in the following subjects: Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy, Agriculture, Geography, Computers, Economics or Commerce. If one of the principal passes is not in Advanced Mathematics, a Subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics or a minimum of ‘’D’’ grade in Mathematics at O-Level is required or Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

HOLDERS OF ORDINARY DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Data Science, Computer engineering, Computer Science, Computing Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Statistics, Economics and Finance, Banking and Finance, Taxation, Insurance and Risk Management, Education (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, ICT, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Accounts), Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Agriculture with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0

The Programme runs for 3 Years

Bachelor Degree in Business Statistics and Economics

This program produces graduates with combined business, economics and statistics skills. These skills complement each other to equip a modern business manager with integrated skills in decision making. The current business environment together with economics tools and business operation skills, require the ability to analyze and summarize data, and use statistical analysis for decision-making and problem solving.

A graduate from this program will have acquired three core independent but complementary skills;

Economic skills: Ability to assess demand and supply chain of the product, ability to understand marketing environment and their impact to business, ability to establish optimal and profitable economic options

Statistical skills: Ability to collect, process and analyze data using cutting edge technology and tools, ability to design statistical models, ability to write statistical reports for technical and non-technical audience

Business skills: Ability to manage finances and evaluate financial options, ability to market and manage marketing of products/services, ability to manage and control human resources for better business outcome

What are career opportunities for a graduate from BBSE program from EASTC;

A graduate from this program can work in any of the following fields; Business manager · Business analyst · Financial analysts · Statisticians · Economists · Marketing researcher · Marketing manager · Risk analyst and manager · Planners, monitoring and evaluation specialist

HOLDERS OF FORM 6 (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) AND OFP PROGRAMME.

HOLDERS OF ORDINARY DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

The Programme runs for 3 Years

Diploma in Statistics (NTA Level 5)

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.

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.

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.

The Programme runs for 2 Years

Diploma in Information Technology

Advanced Level Certificate Secondary Education (ACSEE) with any E (Principal) and S (Subsidiary) in non-religious subjects.

Certificate (NTA 4) in Business Information Technology, Information Technology with Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, ICT, Statistics or any other ICT related programmes

The Programme runs for 2 YEARS

Basic Technician Certificate in Statistics (NTA Level 4)

What is the Rationale of Certificate in Statistics Programme?

Data collection and entry activities are the initial stages in the data production cycle, thus the reliability of produced statistics in any area depends much on the quality of the data collected and properly entered in the computer. This therefore calls for qualified personnel to undertake these activities. Hence this programme will cater for the needs of National Statistical System (NSS) stakeholders who require qualified data collectors.

What are Objectives of the Programme?

· The general objective of this programme is geared towards producing statistical clerks who will be able to apply basic skills and knowledge in data collection in all areas of statistical inquiries. The programme is also geared towards personnel who can perform data entry activities.

· Specifically, the programme aims at equipping the graduates with the following knowledge and skills:

· Apply basic statistical skills and mathematical methods in solving problems;

· Apply basic computer knowledge for managing data collection activities;

· Apply basic computer knowledge for data entry activities;

· Demonstrate proper use of Basic English skills in different contexts;

· Use life skills in managing personal and interpersonal relations;

· Demonstrate ability to start and run a business through entrepreneurship skills

Where will Graduates of Certificate in Statistics Work?

Graduates of Certificate in Statistics are qualified to work in any data collection and entry exercises that are organized by either Government or Private Sector. Specifically, graduates of this programme are prepared to assist research work under experts` supervision by performing data collection 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.

Ordinary Level Secondary Certificate with at least four (4) passes including Mathematics and English or its equivalent established by NECTA based on Tanzania Education system. OR Ordinary Level Secondary Certificate and NVA 3 in a relevant field from recognized VETA Institution.

The Programme runs for 1 Year

Basic Technician Certificate in Information Technology

An Ordinary Level secondary certificate with at least Four Passes in Non- Religious Subjects or its equivalent established by NECTA based on Tanzania Education system.

NVA 3 with at Least Two Passes (Two D’s) in Non-Religious subjects at O’ Level.

The Programme runs for 1 YEAR

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