Dr. Mangwiro Magodora (Chairman)
The Department is an active and diverse unit. The department’s academic programmes lead to BSc Honours in a wide range of areas. The two main undergraduate programs are: Statistics and Financial Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. We also offer Post graduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics. The Department also plays a substantial and innovative role in bringing Mathematical Science to the community. The O’ and ‘A’ Level Mathematics Olympiad, data analytics and Applied Mathematics are the major activities.
The Department also provides teaching and research services to various departments across faculties in the university.
Mission
The department seek to provide, promote and stimulate personal and professional development to students and staff through excellence in teaching, research, innovation and extension service.
Core Values
- Learning
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Student Centeredness
- Discipline
- Commitment
- Diligence
- Statistics and Financial Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Post graduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics.
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STATISTICS AND MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE/WHATSAPPOFFICE: Contact: Dr. Magodora(Chairperson) +263 774324963 |
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PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
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BSc. Hon degree in Statistics and Financial Mathematics (HBScSFM) Full Time (Conventional): 4 years (August intake) |
Normal Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels Mathematics, English Language and a Science or Commercial subject/ National Foundation Certificates with grade C or better and at least two(2) ‘A’ Level passes in the following subjects: Mathematics or Statistics and any one of Physics, Computer Science, Management of Business, Economics and Accounting OR relevant National Certificate. Special Entry: At least five (5) Levels including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in Statistics or Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Economics, Accounting or Operations Research. Mature Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics and should be above 25 years of age. Applicants are required to attend interviews designed to assess their maturity and suitability for admission to the programme. |
· Financial institutions · Engineering organisations · Government Departments · Parastatals and State Enterprises · Non-Governmental Organisations · Health Institutions · Statistical Agencies |
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BSc Hon. Degree in Applied Mathematics (HBScAMT) Full Time (Conventional): 4 years (August intake) |
Normal Entry: At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes including Mathematics or its recognized equivalent (Mechanics, Statistics, Pure Mathematics) plus at least Ordinary Level passes/ National Foundation Certificates including Mathematics and English Language OR relevant National Certificate. Special Entry: At least five (5) Levels including English Language and Mathematics, National Diploma and a Higher National Diploma. Mature Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics, should be above 25 years of age plus work experience. |
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- Statistical and Mathematical modeling of real life systems. Financial modeling of current trends in the financial sector.
- Big Data analysis
- Business Intelligence and Econometric Modelling
- Surveys, Development and Demographic Studies
- Numerical modelling
- Machine learning (neural networks)
The Department is an active and diverse unit. The department’s academic programmes lead to BSc Honours in a wide range of areas. The two main undergraduate programs are: Statistics and Financial Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. We also offer Post graduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics. The Department also plays a substantial and innovative role in bringing Mathematical Science to the community. The O’ and ‘A’ Level Mathematics Olympiad, data analytics and Applied Mathematics are the major activities.
Highlights of Emerging Niche Areas Current Major Research Clusters are:- Applied Statistics: Basira K.B. (Team leader): 0776 388 419, basirakf@gmail.com
- Applied Mathematics: Magodora (Team leader): 0774 324 963, mmangwiro@gmail.com
- Financial Modelling: Kusotera B. (Team leader): 0772 364 274, bkusotera@buse.ac.zw
Existing Collaboration/Partnerships
- Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)
Highlights of Extension/Community Engagement
- Continuous participation in the annual BUSE Olympiad (Statistics & Mathematics)
- Providing data analytics short courses to industry such as bankers, NGO practitioners and other key stakeholders.
- Provide training in statistical and mathematical packages such as SPSS, Minitab, Matlab, E-views and R.
- The department has fostered external collaborations with the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre in developing STEM related programmes since November 2018.