AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Aim

The Master of Technology in Financial Statistics is developed to actualize the strategic 
goal and objectives of Kumasi Technical University. It is an advanced programme aimed 
at providing in-depth knowledge in financial data analysis to professional who will be 
capable of performing middle level functions in the financial and other analogous sectors
and capable of contributing to the body of knowledge through research.

Objectives

The main objectives of the MTech programme are to:

a) Produce financial data analysts who are capable of demonstrating strong ethical, technical and professional skills which will enable them to appreciate the fundamental principles in financial data analysis.

b) Equip financial data analysts with Professional and Technical Skills in Financial Statistics.

c) Develop research skills of students in Financial Statistics.

d) Chart a new path of training practical oriented financial data analysts in theoretical concepts in Statistics based on Competency Based Training.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

a. BTech / BSc Statistics, Financial Statistics, Economics

b. All applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year post- qualification industrial experience. Preference will be given to applicants with 1st class and 2nd class upper honours. First class BTech Financial Statistics applicants may be admitted without the post-graduation industrial experience. Applicants with a second class (lower division) or lower qualifications must pass a selection interview before admission into the programme. Applicants with other Statistics or Mathematics backgrounds would be required to take relevant Financial Science courses as prerequisites. 

MODULAR COURSE-BASED PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND THEIR CREDIT HOURS