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The following courses are offered in the department

  1. Master Of Science In Applied Statistics
  2. Master Of Science In Mathematical Modeling And Computation
  3. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
  4. Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Programming
  5. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science
  6. Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B-(Minus) in Mathematics or equivalent

OR

Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE

and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.

Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Programming

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with atleast B(Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics C+(Plus) in English and C(Plain) in Physics

OR

Must have a Minimum of C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in Statistics with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B(Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics C+(Plus) in English and

C(Plain) in Physics

OR

Must have passed with a credit at Diploma level in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

OR
any other relevant Diploma to be determined by the department of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science at Machakos University & must have at least C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent.

OR

Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution

Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)

A student wishing to pursue a B.Sc. degree in actuarial science must satisfy the minimum University entry requirements and School of Pure and Applied Sciences regulations.  A student must also satisfy at least one of the following minimum requirements:

1. Must have passed the following subjects at the grades indicated at KCSE or equivalent.  Mathematics B and English B-.

                   OR

2. Must have passed with 2 principal passes, one which must be mathematics at KACE or equivalent plus a subsidiary pass in General paper.

Diploma holders in actuarial science with at least credit pass from an accredited institution and a C+ in Mathematics at KCSE.

Master Of Science In Applied Statistics

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Science in Applied Statistics, a candidate shall be:

1. A holder of at least an upper second class honors Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science of MksU; or equivalent from another university recognized by the Senate.

2. A holder of a lower second class honors Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Statistics and Programming, Mathematics (Statistics major) or Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science of MksU, or equivalent from another university recognized by Senate with at least two years of relevant work experience.

3. Any other degree e.g. Bachelor of Education (Science), Bachelor of Education (Arts) from MksU or from a recognized university, AND with at least 16 units in Mathematics in their undergraduate studies. And have a minimum average of at least a 60% mark in these Mathematical units at undergraduate level.

    Master Of Science In Mathematical Modeling And Computation

    To be eligible for admission to the Master of Science in Mathematical Modeling and Computation:

    1. The candidate must be a holder of at least Second Class (Upper Division) Honors, Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science of Machakos University or equivalent from another university recognized by the Senate and Commission for University Education (CUE).

    2. Candidates with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Honors degree in any of the disciplines specified in Section (a) above must have at least two years of relevant work experience.

    3. Candidates with any other degree e.g. Bachelor of Education (Science), Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Machakos University or from a recognized university, AND with at least 16 units in Mathematics in their undergraduate studies. And have a minimum grade of B in these Mathematical units at undergraduate level. If the degree classification is a Second Class (Lower Division) Honors in any of the specified disciplines of Bachelor of Education, then the conditions in Section (b) apply