This program gives graduates the knowledge and experience to tackle problems of statistical design, analysis and control likely to be encountered in business, industry or academia. The program is designed to acquaint students with the theory underlying modern statistical methods, to provide breadth in diverse areas of statistics and to give students practical experience through extensive application of statistical theory to real problems.
Through the selection of elective courses, the student may choose a program with an industrial emphasis or one with a more theoretical emphasis.
Degree Requirements
The master’s program in Applied Statistics requires a minimum of 30 credit-hours of coursework. Additional credit from coursework may be required by the department depending on the student’s background. Courses taken must include MA 540, MA 541, MA 546, MA 547, 3 credits of MA 559 and at least three additional departmental statistics offerings: MA 509 and courses numbered 542 through 556. Students who can demonstrate a legitimate conflict in scheduling MA 559 will be assigned an alternative activity by the program coordinator. In addition the student must complete a Capstone Experience, which can be satisfied by one of the following options:
- A six credit master’s thesis.
- A three to six credit master’s project.
- A three credit master’s practicum.
- A three credit research review report or research proposal.
- A master’s exam.
Upper-level undergraduate courses may be taken for graduate credit subject to the approval of the departmental Graduate Program Committee.