The Master of Science in Applied Statistics is offered jointly with the Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research. The program prepares students for careers in business, industry, or government, or for further study toward a Ph.D. degree in statistics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Applied Statistics program are expected to be able to:
- Effectively explain critical concepts and assumptions in applied statistical modeling and analysis
- Effectively analyze data using graphical, exploratory, and statistical modeling approaches to find patterns and assess if these patterns are statistically meaningful
- Effectively use appropriate computer technology to help describe, predict, and prescribe solutions to applied statistical problems
- Clearly communicate - both orally and in writing - conclusions drawn from descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis of applied statistical problems
Admission Requirements
Deadline information
*Fall Deadline is January 31
Since application reviews may begin immediately after the deadline, please submit your application and provide all required documents before the deadline.
Additional Documents required:
- Submit scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Your GRE will be waived if you:
- hold a US undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.4 or better on a 4.0 scale. Enter your undergraduate GPA and GPA Scale on the Academic History tab with your undergraduate degree information
- or if you hold a First Class Honors degree designation in a British school system, please email your Student Services Counselor and let them know you are eligible for the GRE waiver
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
- Statement of Purpose
Application Requirements
Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements
International Application Information
Degree Requirements
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