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At a Glance: program details

  • Location:
    Tempe campus
  • Second Language Requirement: No

Student Handbook

Do you have the innate ability to examine patterns in data and interpret the stories being told? Learn how to use equations, predictive modeling and computation to analyze data and make it meaningful for use in business, science and technology.

Spring semester admission is limited to students in the accelerated master's program.


Program Description

Degree Awarded: MS Statistics

The MS program in statistics draws upon a wide spectrum of faculty research and teaching interests, including from faculty outside the school. As a result, plans of study can be transdisciplinary and tailored to reflect students' individual needs and goals.


Degree Requirements

Curriculum Plan Options

  • 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (STP 593) - Academic Track
  • 30 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam and an oral comprehensive exam - Academic Track
  • 30 credit hours and a portfolio - Professional Track
  • 30 credit hours including a thesis - Academic Track

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 Master 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 regarding 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.

Students who select the thesis or applied project option must defend it through 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 a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. statement of education and career goals
  4. three letters of recommendation
  5. 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 them 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)


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)

BS - Mathematics (Statistics)

Gain the skills to become a successful statistician and apply statistical methods and models to solve practical problems. Learn how to gather, analyze and interpret data to aid in many decision-making processes.

Website | Locations: TEMPE


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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Application Deadlines

Fall

Fall

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
In Person
July 1st
Final

Spring

Spring

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
In Person
December 10th
Final


Learning Outcomes

  • Apply advanced statistical skills to real world problems.
  • Apply advanced statistical methods to analyze data.
  • Evaluate statistical approaches to problem solving using the underlying theory of advanced statistical methods.

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.

Program Contact Information

If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.

  • grad.math@asu.edu
  • 480/965-3951


Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
ASU students may accelerate their studies by earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years (for some programs) or by earning a bachelor's degree in 2.5 or 3 years.

Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs, featuring the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty, allow students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years.

Accelerated bachelor's degree programs allow students to choose either a 2.5- or a 3-year path while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students can opt to fast-track their studies after acceptance into a participating program by connecting with their academic advisor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
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