Statistics, MS
Demand for statisticians is projected to grow 34% during the next decade as use of statistical analysis to make informed business, health care and policy decisions becomes more widespread with the large increase in available data from the internet. Your master's degree in statistics will prepare you to tackle any area of analysis.
Program Description
Degree Awarded: Statistics, MS
The MS program in statistics draws upon a wide spectrum of faculty research and teaching interests, including from faculty outside of the school. As a result, plans of study can be transdisciplinary and tailored to reflect students' individual needs and goals.
At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus
- Second Language Requirement: No
Degree Requirements
Required Core (3 credit hours)
ECN 525 Applied Regression Models (3) or
IEE 578 Regression Analysis (3) or
STP 530 Applied Regression Analysis (3)
Track Coursework (9 or 12 credit hours)
Electives (9-18 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours)
ECN 599 or IEE 599 or STP 599 Thesis (6)
STP 593 Applied Project (3)
oral and written comprehensive exam (0)
portfolio (0)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students in the Masters of Science program in statistics are required to select one of the two available tracks: the academic track or the professional track. Students should speak with their advisor in regards to the selection of a track and elective coursework based on the target career.
Students in the professional track complete the portfolio culminating experience and students in the academic track choose from an applied project, thesis or comprehensive exams.
Prerequisites may not be used to complete the 30 credit hours required for the degree.
If a student selects the thesis or applied project options, they must be defended at an oral examination. The thesis must conform to the Graduate College format requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, statistics or a closely related area from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of education and career goals
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Curriculum Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants should have completed the following courses (equivalents at ASU are given in parentheses) and applicants who lack any of these prerequisite courses must complete the prerequisites before being considered for admission:
- advanced calculus (MAT 371)
- calculus (MAT 270, MAT 271 and MAT 272)
- computer programming (CSE 100)
- introductory statistics (STP 420)
- linear algebra (MAT 342)
Career Opportunities
Statistical analysis and data mining have been identified as two of the most desirable skills in today's job market.
Graduates with a master's degree in statistics can pursue a broad variety of careers in fields as diverse as business, finance, engineering, technology, education, marketing, government and other areas of the economy. These are just a few of the top career opportunities:
- actuary
- business consultant or analyst
- data scientist
- financial analyst
- market research analyst
- software engineer
- statistician
This program also provides preparation for students interested in doctoral study and a faculty-track academic career.
Flexible Degree Options
Accelerated program options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years.
It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:
BS - Mathematics (Statistics)
Every time someone clicks on a link or Googles a phrase, information is being collected. But how many people truly know what to do with that data? You can. With the data analytics skills you learn in this program, you can be an asset to any enterprise.
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Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
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