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Dec 11, 2024
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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Statistics, M.S.
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The plan in Statistics leads to a Master of Science degree. This plan emphasizes statistical methods, statistical computing and data-analytic skills in two specializations: Applied Statistics and Big Data Analytics. It is suitable for students with an undergraduate background in mathematics, engineering, sciences or any background with solid mathematics and who wants to pursue a career as a statistician or a data scientist. Applicants will be considered if their preparation includes an adequate number of mathematics credits. In some cases, additional preparatory courses may be required.
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Core Requirements (15 hours)
Statistics Core Requirements (15 hours)
The following five courses or their approved substitutes are required: Applied Statistics Specialization (15 hours)
Additional Information
Students take STAT 6939 for 6 credit hours, and 6 credit hours of 5000-6000 level approved electives.
Capstone Project (15 hours)
6 credit hours of 5000 - 6000 level of approved electives. Additional Information
Students take STAT 6837 /STAT 6838 for 6 credit hours during the last 15 hours of course work.
Big Data Analytics Specialization (15 hours)
Capstone Project (15 hours)
3 credit hours of STAT 6838 , 3 credit hours of STAT 5537 or STAT 5634 , and 9 credit hours from the following list.
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