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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Lastmankc(m): 4:31pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.
Guy, go learn trade first. Later go back to school
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by win2kwire: 4:38pm On Jun 02, 2020
doneyor:
Where ever God wants you to work
so if you pray hard enough god will bless you with a good degree or even PHD, and a job....all just from believing and worshiping abi.
I wonder why god keeps blessing Chinese when they don't give a sh1t about god.
you m0rons in that country do not need degrees, you need commonsense education!
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by UTEWUOJO: 4:42pm On Jun 02, 2020
He can work from home
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by iukpe: 4:44pm On Jun 02, 2020
NCDC. They are dealing with a lot of statistics lately.
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Anyamanutd: 4:47pm On Jun 02, 2020
INEC polling unit
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Nobody: 4:54pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.

Both Stat and CS are in the same department in ABU, simply pick all your electives from CS and don't forget to do your siwes program at IYA Abubakar or ABU WAD. Keep developing yourself as a computer scientist and bag the statistic degree just for the sake of it.

Alternatively, you could take the course seriously and become a lecturer, there's a massive lack of statistics lecturers in Nigeria.
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by dustydee: 4:56pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.
Hot cake.
Loads of options right now.
Acquire data skills and look at data related jobs around the world - Germany, US,New Zealand etc.
As someone mentioned the jobs include:
Work as..
1..Data Sciencist
2..Machine Learning Engineers
3..Result Measurement
4..Knowledge and Learning experts
5..Monitoring and Evaluation experts
6..Financial Analyst
7..Data Analytics
And more..

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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by MARSHALDEMSA202(m): 5:03pm On Jun 02, 2020
I know a Bsc statistics graduate that join NAF as Flying Officer Now
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by spotmataz: 5:09pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.


The best thing will you can do for yourself is to get some relevant professional courses too.... This will give you an edge immediately after school. It will save you the frustration that comes with leaving school and trying to get a job that is not forth coming.

No matter your course of study, entry level pay is not always desirable but with a professional certificate you already have an edge over others. Some wise students use their service year to achieve this. They deny themselves of some frivolities and use their alawee wisely. Besides there are always concessions for corpses on most of the course in terms of payment....

So, now is the time to consider several options and know the career path to choose. Then if you can proceed now why not but if the cash is not there save for it.

Enter the market with that edge. You will thank yourself for it.

Don't say you were not told...

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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by FGonline: 5:14pm On Jun 02, 2020
Freestainworld:
you can work as a lecturer depending on how good you are, you can reach mathematics, can work in the bank or any financial institution.
Are all ur lecturers good?

Which one is if u are good.

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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Ay04z(m): 5:28pm On Jun 02, 2020
Come out with good grade first. Very important. Improve more on ur coding stuff. Before. U even graduate. U might have been made. Self. Keep pushing.sky is ur beginning
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Suspect33(m): 5:40pm On Jun 02, 2020
SpatialKing:
They are hot cake now

Work as..
1..Data Sciencist
2..Machine Learning Engineers
3..Result Measurement
4..Knowledge and Learning experts
5..Monitoring and Evaluation experts
6..Financial Analyst
7..Data Analytics
8..Biostatistics
9..Public Health
10..social Demographics


Work for
.. International NGOs like DFID, USAid,
.. Ministry of Bugdet and Planning
..Ministry of Information and communication
.. Audit
.. Ministry of Health
.

wow, I love your reply sir, if you don't mind, can you tell me of possible roles for a banking and finance grad. Tnx
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by ofiko123(m): 5:43pm On Jun 02, 2020
Jamb Question..
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by africanusvu(m): 5:45pm On Jun 02, 2020
At NCDC.taking statistics of new and old COVID,19 patients
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by zebra(m): 5:51pm On Jun 02, 2020
Inda2020:
Ah fah am currently studying statistics in 400L ABU wat abt u
Is Dr. Dikko still the HOD? Very good Statistician. He was my project supervisor then in ABU and one of my mentors in statistics. I owe everything I know in statistics today to him and Prof. Asiribo of FUA Abeokuta. I am currently a statistical/research consultant. I have worked in the banking sector and NGO as M&E specialist due to my statistical and computing expertise. Just take ur computing courses very serious. The sky is not even ur limit.
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by omoISEYIN(m): 5:52pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.


You've been offered one of the best course... The exploration is endless.
Before your graduation make sure you learn coding. With Maths and statistics you can look into the future of work DATA...
Big Data
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Your skill is global, so no reason Naija only for your calculation... The rest of the world await you son.
Wetin I know sef, am just a farmer.

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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by KGREAT(m): 5:54pm On Jun 02, 2020
But question ought to be asked before you commenced
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by SpatialKing(m): 6:06pm On Jun 02, 2020
Suspect33:
wow, I love your reply sir, if you don't mind, can you tell me of possible roles for a banking and finance grad. Tnx
That's one of the major employee of statisticians.
You can work for Delilote, KPMG, PriceWater and PWC as a Financial Risk Analyst.

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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Psalms5522: 6:23pm On Jun 02, 2020
Please my friend no dey think of where person with knowledge of statistic fit work. Work no dey any where, just begin dey develop your self now and think of creating jobs. This mentality of Job I get am before. I graduated among the best 10 mechanical engineering at the petroleum training institute 2006. But as we dey talk now I no know where all those certificate dey now cos I no plan to make use of them. I am building business that can create jobs for others and am getting there. Let me recommend some books that got me started on this journey. Rich dad poor dad, think and grow Rich, maximum achievement, the richest man in babylon.
Thanks
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by braveheart234(m): 6:25pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.

Please pay attention to the reply @SpatialKing has given. The opportunities are truly vast and quite lucrative. In addition to that, get acquainted with current trends and the use of softwares (Python and a host of others) related to data science / analysis. There are free tutorials on YouTube.
It goes beyond theoretical knowledge. You can even partly freelance at some point. God bless.

SpatialKing:
They are hot cake now

Work as..
1..Data Sciencist
2..Machine Learning Engineers
3..Result Measurement
4..Knowledge and Learning experts
5..Monitoring and Evaluation experts
6..Financial Analysis and modelling
7..Data Analytics
8..Biostatistics
9..Public Health
10..social Demographics


Work for
.. International NGOs like DFID, USAid,
.. Ministry of Bugdet and Planning
..Ministry of Information and communication
.. Audit
.. Ministry of Health
.


I studied Applied Mathematics.

I will encourage young to venture into
Mathematics and Statistics.
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by ask1509(m): 6:29pm On Jun 02, 2020
@OP,
I was in your exact situation 12 years ago. Applied for Computer Science at FUTA, and was offered statistics instead. I told myself I wouldn't take the course and do JAMB again, but my father convinced me to take up the course. Looking back, studying stats is one of the best decision I ever took. I managed to graduate top of my class (had a high 2.1, not first class) and learnt how to program in R right about the time big data and data science started becoming popular. After I graduated, I got a scholarship to AIMS-Cameroon (nexteinstein.org) through the Next Einstein Initiative where I did a taught master in Cameroon for 11 months all for free. I graduated with a distinction and wrote GRE and TOEFL with the free monthly stipend money we were given at Cameroon. After returning to Nigeria, didn't bother to look for a job, I jumped on Upwork and Fiverr and started working as a freelance data analyst with my R programming skills. I made around $6k within a period of 1 - 2 years, even bought my own inverter and battery to avoid naija's power problem. During this time, naira to dollar was quite high so the exchange rate favoured me. Didn't even feel the economic meltdown Nigeria was going through during this period. Meanwhile, I was simultaneously applying for a PhD position on the side. After many attempts, I got a funding in Spain. Took 10 months to get the visa but finally, after a lot of outrageous and incredible paper work (see this thread for details: https://www.nairaland.com/2261523/spanish-student-visas/19#66897678), I escaped from naija April of 2018. Been two years I arrived in Madrid now, still working hard on the PhD..but looking back, I can't help but thank God I studied stats instead of computer science. My father passed away when I was in 300 level at FUTA but I am grateful that God used him to encourage me to take up stats.

I am not sure how strong Ahamadu Bello University is Statistics but I will advice you take up the course. You have a better chance of being trained well in stats over there than in Computer Science. Most public universities in Nigeria do not have adequate Computer Science training anyways. If you ever pick up stats, just do your best, study hard, be the best you can be, learn all the data science programming aspect on your own (python, R, julia etc..whatever rocks your boat). If you do well, and you really know your stuff, trust me...you will be a hot cake.

All the best!

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Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Babisha10(m): 6:31pm On Jun 02, 2020
Mortuary....
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by SpatialKing(m): 6:38pm On Jun 02, 2020
braveheart234:


Please pay attention to the reply @SpatialKing has given. The opportunities are truly vast and quite lucrative. In addition to that, get acquainted with current trends and the use of softwares (Python and a host of others) related to data science / analysis. There are free tutorials on YouTube.
It goes beyond theoretical knowledge. You can even partly freelance at some point. God bless.

Freelance is very important... He should be very active on LinkedIn alot of people there need data analysis services from statisticians
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by K4diamond: 7:01pm On Jun 02, 2020
NCDC
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by onward4life(m): 7:05pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.

1Marketing
2Business development executive
3Sales executive (FMCG)
4Trade Marketing..
5Market intelligence reporting
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Goodman247: 7:21pm On Jun 02, 2020
He can work in bureau of statistics, he can work in any government ministry or department because there must be one statistician in every ministry.he can teach mathematics, he can work in a bank
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Goodman247: 7:23pm On Jun 02, 2020
[quote author=Babisha10 post=90242170]Mortuary....[/quote
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Luckybelt: 7:43pm On Jun 02, 2020
Such a person should go into software development first day he gets admission
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by replete(m): 8:01pm On Jun 02, 2020
topedoski:
I am currently a student in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I applied for Computer Science but I was offered Statistics. I had no other options than to go for it. I have been at home with no admission for 3 years and my junior brother would also be writing Jamb next year, so you see?

Well I discovered that I haven't really think about the course Statistics because I have always dreamt of being a computer scientist, I even learnt how to code while at home. But this statistics is like a new world to me. I want to know what and what I will be facing as a statistician, what kind of career field are available or open for someone who read statistics.

Nice course you can work in any research institute especially of manufacturing companies where consumer data analysis are done to determine acceptability of products.
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Androidlic: 8:04pm On Jun 02, 2020
Hmmm
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by Burgcudi(m): 8:20pm On Jun 02, 2020
National bureau of statistics (NBS)
Re: Where Can Someone With Bsc. Statistics Work? by solidstone9ja: 8:25pm On Jun 02, 2020
You still de ask see ur job here

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