Program Name: M. Sc. (Statistics)
Program Type: Course work and Thesis
Study Mode: Full time
Duration: Two years
Program Description:
The student should complete the course work requirements specified in the degree plan (see below) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. For the Project, the candidate is required to conduct the necessary literature search, undertake the research, analyses the results write the report and communicate the results at an oral defense. This work need not necessarily be original research, but should be a new application of ideas. The student should identify the research problem in consultation with the supervisor, which normally takes place in the second semester. The student should register for the Project in the third semester after having completed at least 12 credits of the course work.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science from Sultan Qaboos University or from any recognized university.
A Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.5 out of 4 or its equivalent in another system and the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies will make the assessment for equivalency acceptance.
English Language Requirements
Before starting the program the applicant should achieve level (6) in IELTS Academic or (550) in the TOEFL paper-based or (213) in TOEFL through the computer or (79) in the TOEFL through the Internet.
Degree Plan
The students need to complete 24 credits of courses plus a mandatory research Project.
Degree Plan 2021 - 2025
Fees:
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M.Sc. Fees
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Omani Students
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Non-Omani Students
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Fees per Credit Hour
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Thesis Fees
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Fees per Credit Hour
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Thesis Fees
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90
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840
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120
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1,120
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Bridging Courses Fees
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Fees per Credit Hour
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50
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