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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS& COMPUTER SCIENCE

Prof Delia North: Dean and Head of School

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OVERVIEW

Making the Choice

OTHER SPEAKERS: Young Staff and Students

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Minimum Matric Points = 30

Maths : Level 5, min 60%

Major Subjects = 2

All degrees Westville and PmB campuses, but Astronomy (W) only

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MATHEMATICS

Advance Mathematical knowledge by developing new principles and relationships

Use Mathematical theories and techniques to formulate and solve practical problems

* Astronomy Astronomers apply the principles of Physics and Mathematics to learn more about the universe (planets, moons, stars, etc)

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Famous SA Mathematicians

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Careers with Mathematics as major

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STATISTICSWhat is Statistics? The science of making sense of data, thescience of making decisions, in the face of uncertainty, usingprobabilistic reasoning and Statistical models

Statistics is the science of learningfrom data, to solve real worldproblems arising from business,industry, world of physical sciences,social sciences, government, etc.

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Statistics Training at UKZN Aligned with world best practise & Industry Needs

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CAREERS with STATISTICS as Major

Statistics: Most powerful tool when performing the art of Data Science

Data Analyst/ Actuary/ Risk Analyst/ Data Scientist

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

The study of computers, focusing on algorithms, computational theory & systems, and software design

Undergraduate degree options:

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BSc Major in Compute Science: CAREERS

Computer and Information System Manager: Analysea company’s technology They evaluate software,hardware, networking, and othertechnology resources for purchase or development.

Data Scientists use scientific methods to extract insights from data : good skills in artificial intelligence are HIGHLY sought

Computer programmers write and test code – they create applications including software, mobile apps, games or graphic design software

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Where have our Comp Sci Graduates got work?

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How make my choice???

• Know your GENERAL area of interest

• Choose an instituition of Higher Education that has a solid program of study in your area of interest

• Delay Specialization

• Have Awareness of OPTIONS of careers

AWARENESS

• Ensure that you have a solid set of skills, relevant to your area of interest, intended career, be FLEXIBLEenough to follow your heart

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Who decides on your future career?

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BSc Data Science (Majors in Stats & Comp Sci)

Have a SOLID skills set in Maths/Stats/Comp Science

Be adaptable., CHANGING WORLD… know your own heart

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RELAX, ENJOY your JOURNEY…BELIEVE in YOURSELF, let your life UNFOLD

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UKZN has one of the strongest schools of Maths/Stats/Comp Sci in South Africa

Team UKZN: READY and ABLE to help you BECOME the BEST VERSION of YOURSELF!!!

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