Applied Statistics (ASOR), M.S.

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The Master of Science in Applied Statistics is offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research. The program is designed to prepare students for direct entry into careers as statisticians 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 March 1 for funding consideration

Since application reviews may begin immediately after the deadline, please submit your application and provide all required documents before the deadline.

Additional Documents required:

Three Letters of Recommendation
Professional Resume
Statement of Purpose

International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.

Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (15 credits)

Electives (15 credits)

Two courses must be at the 600 level.

Two Math Courses (6 credits)

Two Statistics / Operations Research Courses (6 credits)

Select from: OR 6610 , OR 6620 , STAT 5120 , STAT 5140 , STAT 5160 , STAT 6200 , STAT 6300 , STAT 6340 , STAT 6440

Free Elective (3 credits)

Select from: MATH 5260 , MATH 5270 , MATH 5450 , MATH 5470 , MATH 5650 , MATH 5660 , MATH 6440 , MATH 6450 , MATH 6460 , MATH 6470 , MATH 6480 , MATH 6710 , MATH 6720 , MATH 7400 , MATH 7570 , MATH 7580 OR 6610 , OR 6620 , STAT 5120 , STAT 5140 , STAT 5160 , STAT 6200 , STAT 6300 , STAT 6340 , STAT 6440 or course approved by advisor

Culminating Experience (3-6 credits)

Plan I
- STAT 6990 Thesis Research
- Additional approved elective
Plan II
- STAT 6750 Research Methods in Statistics
- Comprehensive Exam- Theory
- Comprehensive Exam - Applied

Minimum Total Credits (33-36 credits)

Plan I 36 credit minimum. Plan II 33 credit minimum.

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at BGSU
All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.