Statistics and Applied Mathematics - Track I: Statistics

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Admission Requirements for Track I: Statistics

The general college admission requirements must be satisfied. These include the Graduate Record Examination and two letters of recommendation. In addition, the department requires one semester of Linear Algebra (Math 260) and one semester of Multivariate Calculus (Math 250). The department’s requirements are minimal. They are intended to encourage students without a previous specialization in mathematics to pursue a degree in statistics and applied mathematics.

Degree Requirements for the MA Track in Statistics

Thirty credits (10 courses)* from courses chosen as follows:

Core Curriculum** (15 credits, 5 courses)

Electives (12 credits, 4 courses)

Twelve credits in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or relevant areas of application, selected to constitute a cohesive program. Typically, these courses are at the MATH 700 and/or STAT 700 level. Electives must be approved by the Graduate Statistics and Applied Math Adviser.

Project (3 credits, 1 course)

The student, guided by a member of the faculty, prepares a project in statistics. The student presents the results to faculty and students in a seminar during the student’s final semester. This replaces the comprehensive examination requirement.

The student must exhibit a working knowledge of two useful computer languages or data analysis packages. This replaces the foreign language requirement.

STAT 79000 - Case Seminar

Note(s)

For further information on the MA in Statistics, please contact Professor Edward Binkowski: ed.binkowski@gmail.com

*The 30 credits (10 courses) must be approved by an adviser and constitute a concentration.

**Courses already taken as an undergraduate will satisfy specific course requirements but are not included in the 30 credit (10 course) total.

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