If you are a mathematics wizard and you wish to pursue a marketable mathematics related course in a Kenyan university, we have prepared a carefully thought list, which will guide you into picking the right program. Those who scored A,A- B+ or B plain in Mathematics and Science courses, it’s recommended that you pursue mathematics and science related programmes,but our article will focus on mathematics related courses.
- Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science is top on our list. The course is tough, challenging and competitive. Students who score A or A- in KCSE end up pursuing Actuarial Science. If your 2017 KCSE score was A- or B+, make a point of selecting Actuarial Science.
From our own experience, we believe Actuarial will jumpstart your career in the right way, but you equally need to enroll for Actuarial Science professional programmes before you think of seeking employment anywhere in the country .We recommend you enroll for those courses in SOA(Society of Actuaries).
Without professional certification, Actuarial Science is just an ordinary program.
For those who are hearing of Actuarial Science, here is what it entails:
Actuarial science is the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance and other industries and professions. Actuaries are professionals who are qualified in this field through intense education and experience. In many countries, actuaries must demonstrate their competence by passing a series of rigorous professional examinations.
Actuarial science includes a number of interrelated subjects, including mathematics, probability theory, statistics, finance, economics, and computer science. Historically, actuarial science used deterministic models in the construction of tables and premiums. The science has gone through revolutionary changes during the last 30 years due to the proliferation of high speed computers and the union of stochastic actuarial models with modern financial theory
The best universities to pursue Actuarial Science in Kenya are:
- University of Nairobi
- Maseno University
- Moi University
- JKUAT
- Strathmore University
- Bsc Applied Statistics with IT
The second best mathematics related program to pursue in Kenya is Bsc Applied Statistics with IT.This course is offered in Maseno University and is one of the most marketable courses in the current Kenya.
If you don’t like Maseno University, join Moi University for Bsc Applied Statistics with Computing. You can also join the University of Nairobi for a degree course in Bachelor Of Science Mathematics & Computing.
While you are pursuing your dream career, ensure you do this:
- Pursue statistical tools like R,Stata,SPSS
- Make sure you master Microsoft Word,Excel and PowerPoint(You can enroll online at Udemy for short courses. Click here to enroll)
- Ensure you pursue one professional program.I suggest you pursue Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) or Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA)
- If you wish to be a monitoring & Evaluation Expert, you can enroll for a course in M&E at AMREF or KIM…but AMREF is the best
- Bachelor Of Science In Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Statistics is offered at Nairobi University,JKUAT and KU.If your grade was B+ and above, select one at UoN.If you scored less than B+,join JKUAT or KU.
Since competition is high, never forget to pursue CIFA, CFA, M&E or CFA …as I advised earlier.
- Bachelor Of Economics & Statistics
Another program you should consider pursuing is Bachelor of Economics & Statistics. While you are making your selection, please choose UoN or Kenyatta University. If you wish to join a private university, join Strathmore.
Before you get excited, I should warn you first: Unless you pursue professional courses, you may be jobless for sometime. But students who pursue CFA,CFE or CIFA end up securing employment immediately they complete their studies.
- Bachelor of Biostatistics
Rounding on the list of top mathematics related programmes is Bachelor of Biostatistics. This course is offered at JKUAT and it attracts top cream in mathematics subject.
Bachelor of Biostatistics graduates work in NGOs like KEMRI, AMREF, ICRAF,UN,Ministry of Health,NASCOP etc.
If you happen to be among students who will enroll for this program, don’t forget to pursue M&E alongside Stata and R statistical tools.
