BACHELOR OF STATISTICS

Programme name: Statistics                                                                       Code: 7460201

Mode of training: Full-time                                 Training time: 4 years

Award: Bachelor                                                   Total number of credits: 141 credits

Part 1

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME

1.1 Programme name: Statistics Programme

1.2 Programme Code: 7460201

1.3 Awarding institution: Can Tho University.

Address: Campus II, 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City

Website: https://cns.ctu.edu.vn/en/mathintro.html

1.4 Award: Bachelor of Statistics

1.5 Total credits: 141

1.6 Mode of training: Full-time

1.7 Training time: 4 years (at most 8 years)

1.8 Applicants: People with high school diplomas or equivalent

1.9 Grade System: 4-grade

1.10 Graduation conditions:

-  Accumulate enough modules and credits specified in the programme; cumulative common average of the whole course of 2.0 or higher (on 4-grade);

- Complete conditional courses. In addition, general average score of National Defense and Security Education courses must be 5.0 or higher (on a 10-grade);

- Not being examined for criminal liability, not being disciplined at the level of suspension of study in the last academic year.

Part 2

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Programme objective

1.1 General programme objective

The Statistics program provides students with foundational and advanced knowledge in statistics, equipping them with the ability to apply statistical methods to solve economic problems and real-world issues across various fields. Graduates will develop independent working skills, creativity, and research capabilities. Additionally, they will gain fundamental knowledge in political science, social sciences, and law, along with proficiency in foreign languages and information technology to meet the country’s workforce development needs.

1.2. Expected learning outcomes

The undergraduate Statistics program provides students with:

ELO1: Basic knowledge in social sciences, political theory, national defense and security, physical education, foreign languages, and information technology, as well as research methodologies related to statistics.

ELO2: Foundational knowledge in mathematics, economics, and modern statistical methods widely applied today.

ELO3: In-depth knowledge of statistics for application in relevant fields, further studies, and scientific research.

ELO4: Skills in applying statistical methods through data collection, analysis, and processing to solve economic problems and issues in other fields, enabling them to make accurate forecasts and decisions for organizations and businesses.

ELO5: Independent working skills, teamwork abilities, presentation skills, creativity, and scientific research skills to adapt to professional environments.

ELO6: A lifelong learning capability, professionalism, and ethical conduct in their careers.

2. Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the undergraduate Statistics program, graduates will possess the following competencies:

2.1. Knowledge

2.1.1 General Education Knowledge

PLO1: Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of political science, natural sciences, social sciences, and law.

PLO2: Apply basic theories in physical education, national defense, and security education.

2.1.2 Core Knowledge in the Field

PLO3: Effectively apply fundamental mathematical and economic knowledge in learning and research in the field of statistics.

2.1.3 Specialized Knowledge

PLO4: Develop deeper knowledge in specific areas of statistics, including economic statistics, business statistics, biostatistics, etc.

PLO5: Proficiently apply mathematical and statistical knowledge to solving real-world problems in economics and other fields.

2.2. Skills

2.2.1 Technical Skills

PLO6: Proficiently use mathematical tools and popular statistical software to analyze data and work with numerical information.

PLO7: Apply statistical methods and data analysis techniques effectively to solve real-world problems.

2.2.2 Soft Skills

PLO8: Utilize a foreign language at Level 3/6 of the Vietnamese Foreign Language Proficiency Framework (equivalent to B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and basic information technology skills to enhance work efficiency and quality.

PLO9: Develop teamwork, independent working, and creative problem-solving skills in statistical applications, along with research capabilities, including reading, understanding, and analyzing research findings.

2.3. Attitudes, Autonomy, and Responsibility

PLO10: Build professional ethics and the ability to adapt to workplace environments and job requirements in statistics.

PLO11: Cultivate self-learning abilities and the commitment to updating knowledge in statistics and related fields.

PLO12: Actively seek, utilize academic materials, and apply technology to expand knowledge and stay updated with the latest advancements in statistics.

3. Career Opportunities After Graduation

- Statistician/Data Analyst at statistical agencies.

- Data analysis and processing specialist in companies, enterprises, government agencies, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, telecommunications firms, and healthcare service providers.

- Researcher at statistical research centers and institutes.

- Specialist/Expert in building forecasting models, optimization models for production, and business strategy.

- Lecturer at universities, colleges, and vocational schools, teaching statistics-related subjects.

4. Further Study Opportunities

- Develop self-learning skills and lifelong learning habits, with the ability to update knowledge and adapt to technological advancements.

- Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics can pursue higher education, including master’s and doctoral programs.

5. Reference Programs and Materials

- The Statistics program at Ton Duc Thang University.

- The Economic Statistics program at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

- The Statistics program at Colorado State University, USA.

6. Curriculum

No.

Code

Course Title

Credits

Required

Elective

Lecture

Lab

Prerequisite

Parallel course

Semester

General education knowledge

1                      

QP010E

National Defense Education – Security 1 (*)

2

2

 

30

 

Arranged by major

2                      

QP011E

National Defense Education – Security 2 (*)

2

2

 

30

 

Arranged by major

3                      

QP012

National Defense Education – Security 3 (*)

3

3

 

20

65

Arranged by major

4                      

QP013

National Defense Education – Security 4 (*)

1

1

 

10

10

Arranged by major

5                      

TC100

Physical Education 1+2+3 (*)

1+1+1

 

3

 

90

 

 

I,II,III

6                      

XH023

Basic English Course 1 (*)

4

 

10

 credits

 for

English

or

French

60

 

 

 

I,II,III

7                      

XH024

Basic English Course 2 (*)

3

45

 

 

XH023

I,II,III

8                      

XH025

Basic English Course 3 (*)

3

45

 

 

XH024

I,II,III

9                      

XH031

Level B2 English 1 (*)

4

60

 

 

XH025

I,II,III

10                   

XH032

Level B2 English 2 (*)

3

45

 

 

XH031

I,II,III

11                   

XH033

Level B2 English 3 (*)

3

45

 

 

XH032

I,II,III

12                   

FL001

Basic French Course 1 (*)

4

 

60

 

 

 

I,II,III

13                   

FL002

Basic French Course 2 (*)

3

45

 

 

FL001

I,II,III

14                   

FL003

Basic French Course 3 (*)

3

45

 

 

FL002

I,II,III

15                   

FL007

Intensive French 1 (*)

4

60

 

 

FL003

I,II,III

16                   

FL008

Intensive French 2 (*)

3

45

 

 

FL007

I,II,III

17                   

FL009

Intensive French 3 (*)

3

45

 

 

FL008

I,II,III

18                   

TN033

Basic informatics (*)

1

1

 

15

 

 

 

I,II,III

19                   

TN034

Basic informatics in lab (*)

2

2

 

 

60

 

TN033

I,II,III

20                   

ML014

Marxist – Leninist Philosophy

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

21                   

ML016

Marxist – Leninist Polotical Economy

2

2

 

30

 

ML014

 

I,II,III

22                   

ML018

Scientific Socialism

2

2

 

30

 

ML016

 

I,II,III

23                   

ML019

History of the communist party of Vietnam

2

2

 

30

 

ML018

 

I,II,III

24                   

ML021

Ho Chi Minh’s thought

2

2

 

30

 

ML019

 

I,II,III

25                   

KL001E

General law

2

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

26                   

ML007

General logic

2

 

2

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

27                   

XH028

Overview of Sociology

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

28                   

XH011E

Basic Vietnamese culture

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

29                   

XH012

Vietnamese in use

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

30                   

XH014

General management documents and archives

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

31                   

KN001E

Transferable skills

2

 

20

20

 

 

I,II,III

32                   

KN002E

Entrepreneurship and innovation

2

 

20

20

 

 

I,II,III

33                   

TN100

Research Mehthodology

2

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

34                   

TN195

Basics of C programming

3

3

 

30

30

 

 

I,II,III

Total: 44 credits (Required: 29 credits; Elective: 15 credits)

Basic professional knowledge

35                   

TN091

Introduction to Probability

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

36                   

TN092E

Introduction to Statistics

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

37                   

TN081

Single variable calculus

4

4

 

60

 

 

 

I,II,III

38                   

TN082

Multivariable calculus

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

39                   

TN093

Linear algebra

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

40                   

TN464

Real analysis

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

41                   

SP304E

Linear programming

2

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

42                   

KT101

Microeconomics

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

43                   

KT102

Macroeconomics

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

44                   

KT113

Econometrics

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

45                   

TN493

Survey methods and sampling techniques

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

46                   

TN484

Design of Economic Experiments

2

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

47                   

TN478

Business Statistics and Analysis

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

48                   

TN169E

English for Mathematics

2

 

2

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

49                   

XH019

French for Science and Technology

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

Total: 40 credits (Required: 38 credits; Elective: 2 credits)

Specialized knowledge

50                   

TN477

Mathematical Software

3

3

 

30

30

 

 

I,II,III

51                   

TN485E

Statistical recognition and applications

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

52                   

TN346E

Analysis of Statistical Data

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

53                   

TN355

Bayesian Statistics

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

54                   

TN481E

Apply Statistics in Biology and Experiment Design

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

55                   

TN080

Financial Mathematics

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

56                   

TN369

Statistical Forecast

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

57                   

TN368E

Advanced Statistics

3

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

58                   

TN482

Special subject for economic statistics

2

2

 

30

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

59                   

TN441

Multivariate Statistics

3

3

 

30

30

TN092E

 

I,II,III

60                   

TN442

Random processes

3

3

 

45

 

TN091

 

I,II,III

61                   

TN170

Fact-finding trip

1

1

 

 

30

≥ 60 TC

 

I,II,III

62                   

KT203

Applied mathematics for business

3

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

63                   

TN495

Knowledge discovery from data

3

 

11

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

64                   

TN443

Socio-economic Statistics

3

 

30

30

TN092E

 

I,II,III

65                   

TN370

Advanced Probability

3

 

45

 

TN091

 

I,II,III

66                   

TN486

Nonparametric Statistic

3

 

45

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

67                   

TN487E

Seminar on Applied Statistics

2

 

30

 

TN092E

 

I,II,III

68                   

TN488

Seminars on Applied Probability

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

69                   

KT310E

Economic Policy Analysis

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

70                   

KT314E

Economic Information Systems

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

71                   

KT108

Statistical Principals of Economics

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

72                   

TN489

Economic Models

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

73                   

TN543

Intership

2

 

 

60

≥ 60 TC

 

I,II,III

74                   

TN490

Mathematics for Economists

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

75                   

TN475

Graduate Thesis

10

 

10

 

300

≥105 TC

 

I,II,III

76                   

TN476

Graduation Essay

4

 

 

120

≥105 TC

 

I,II,III

77                   

TN491E

Data analysis project

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

78                   

TN251

Limit Theorems

3

 

45

 

TN091

 

I,II,III

79                   

TN354E

Algorithm of Optimization

2

 

30

 

SP304E

 

I,II,III

80                   

TN352

Theory of Nonlinear Programming

2

 

30

 

SP304E

 

I,II,III

81                   

TN492

Business Statistics

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

82                   

KT337

eCommerce

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

83                   

KT123E

Change Management

2

 

30

 

 

 

I,II,III

84                   

TN494

Optimization Models in Economics

3

 

45

 

 

 

I,II,III

Total: 57 credits (Required: 36 credits; Elective: 21 credits)

Total: 141 credits (Required: 103 credits; Elective: 38 credits)

College of Natural Sciences - Can Tho University
Address: Campus II, 3/2 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city, Viet Nam
Tel: 0292.3872.091
Email: kkhtn@ctu.edu.vn