This programme provides students with good understanding of quantitative elements, allowing them to apply their statistical data analysis skills to business, commerce and other applications. Among the distinctive features of this programme is an emphasis on analysis methods for use in today's commercial analysis sector. Methods are taught in commercial, as well as research, software e.g. SAS, SPSS, R, Enterprise Miner.
Other features include:
a) Practical and pragmatic tools for modern data analysis
b) Being focused towards the market requirements of commercial analysis
c) Skills beyond statistical analysis, but integral to the position of a competent data analyst, i.e. communication, presentation, research and collaboration skills.