Course Description

Overview

The EdHat IHD Level 5 in Mathematics and Statistics is designed to provide opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills in appropriate field. This course is strategically designed to provide progression into a career in the mathematics and statistics on achieving the EdHat IHD Level 5 in mathematics and statistics award or following further study to degree level.

Entry Requirements

Programs of EdHat International Higher Diploma are designed particularly for those students who have recently been in education with an entry profile as follows:

Relevant NQF Level 3 qualifications or

  • An access to Higher Education certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution or equivalent.
  • EdHat International Higher Diploma programs may also be accessed by those with previous relevant learning and/or work experience. In such cases the entry profile may include:
  • Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) which gives recognition to learning which has been formally assessed and for which a certificate has been awarded other than those listed above; or
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) which gives recognition to knowledge and skills developed through different types of experience, such as work and voluntary activities. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience.

Assessment

Level of Assessment Type of Assessment Weightage Purpose of Assessment
Module Level On-Line Examinations 40% Theoretical Aspects of the Module
Assignment 60% Practical Implementation aspects of the Module
Program Level Final Project or Industrial Training 100% Ensure the student meets the Program Objectives

 

Units

Semester: 1

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
GCU 0101 Organization and Behavior General Core Unit 10
GCU 0102 End User Applications General Core Unit 10
GCU 0103 Computer Platforms General Core Unit 10
LCS 0101 Personal Skills Development Language & Communication Skills 10
LCS 0102 English for Academic Purposes – Level I Language & Communication Skills 0
MSE 0101 Elements of Algebra and Geometry Specialised Elective Unit: Pool A 10
MSE 0103 Theory of Probability Specialised Elective Unit: Pool A 10

Semester: 2

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
LCS 0201 English for Academic Purposes – Level II Language and Communication Skills 0
MSC 0201 Linear Algebra Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0203 Mathematical Statistics Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0204 Discrete Mathematics Specialised Core Unit 10
MSE 0102 Calculus I Specialised Elective Unit: Pool A 10
MSE 0201 Applied Statistics I Specialised Elective Unit: Pool B 10
MSE 0202 Non-Parametric Statistical Methods Specialised Elective Unit: Pool B 10
MSE 0203 Time Series Analysis and Applications Specialised Elective Unit: Pool B 10
MSE 0204 Linear Programming and Optimization Specialised Elective Unit: Pool B 10

Semester: 3

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
LCS 0301 English for Academic Purposes – Level III Language and Communication Skills 0
RED 0201 Research Methods Language and Communication Skills 10
MSC 0202 Calculus II Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0301 Regression Analysis Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0302 Differential Equations & Mathematical Models I Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0303 Applied Statistics II Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0304 Exploratory Data Analysis Specialised Core Unit 10

Semester: 4

Unit ID Unit Name Unit category Credits
PJI 0401 Mathematics & Statistics Project or Industrial Experience Project or Industrial Experience 20
MSC 0401 Computer Aided Mathematical and Statistical Analysis Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0402 Multivariate Statistical Methods Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0403 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations Specialised Core Unit 10
MSC 0404 Differential Equations and Mathematical Models II Specialised Core Unit 10