What background is needed for this program?

The Master of Applied Statistics is intended for quantitatively oriented students with bachelors' degrees in agricultural, biological, business, computer, engineering, mathematical, physical or social sciences or a related field. This program is also suitable for professionals who handle data in their current positions, and who are mostly interested in the practical side of statistics. See Admissions for admission requirements.

Career opportunities:

In this new information age, the need for individuals to acquire and use the sophisticated tools and knowledge to handle and analyze data is ever increasing. Statistical analysis is also an indispensable component of many industries.  A diverse range of government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms and financial companies provides ample employment opportunities for MAS- level statisticians.

Graduation requirements:

For the M.A.S. degree, a minimum of 30 credits and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 are required for graduation. Of  the 30 credits, 24 must be courses from the Statistics department and 21 must be at the 500 level.  See  Courses and sample programs  for the list of coursework and two sample programs.

The program can be completed in four semesters.  That maybe a Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring sequence or a Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer sequence, depending on the need of the student. A well prepared student may be able to finish the program in three semesters.