MS: Statistics

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Statistics provides advanced training in mathematical and applied statistics, exposure to statistics in a consulting or collaborative research environment and specialized coursework in a number of areas of emphasis. The program is intended to prepare students for careers as practicing statisticians, to provide enhanced research expertise for students pursuing advanced degrees in other fields, and to strengthen the mathematical and statistical training of students preparing for PhD studies in statistics or a related field. The MS degree requires 32-36 hours (8 or 9 courses) beyond the prerequisites. There is no thesis requirement for this degree. The entire program must be approved by the Graduate Advisor before a degree can be awarded.

Program Degree Requirements:

Most students complete the program in 1.5-2 years or 3-4 semesters.

For more degree requirement information, please see: MS: Statistics Degree Program

MS: Statistics – Analytics

The Master of Science Concentration in Analytics combines the mathematical and statistical training of the traditional MS in Statistics with enhanced computational and data analytic training for those planning careers in information intensive industries or research. The program includes fundamental training in mathematical and applied statistics as well as specialized training in data management, analysis, and model building with large datasets and databases. The specialized courses have an emphasis on statistical computing, data management, and statistical learning, which encompasses the more statistical topics that fall under the broader title of data mining. Students are encouraged to gain experience in a business or consulting environment as part of the program.

Program Degree Requirements:

Most students complete the program in 1.5-2 years or 3-4 semesters.

For more degree requirement information, please see: MS: Statistics - Analytics Degree Program

MS: Statistics – Applied

The Department of Statistics offers the Master of Science in Statistics with specialization in a variety of areas of application. The degree program consists of a core of statistics courses covering statistical theory, linear models, and statistical consulting, and further coursework in the field of application and in statistics. The program offers an additional degree for students earning an advanced degree in the area of application.

To be eligible for this program, students must be pursuing an advanced degree in a department other than Statistics at the Urbana-Champaign campus. Students interested in economic statistics should apply for the applied concentration. Full statements of degree requirements are available from the head of the unit offering a specialization or from the Graduate Advisor of the Department of Statistics.

A total of nine courses, constituting 36 graduate credit hours, are required for the Applied MS degree with specialization. At least 12 credit hours must be taken at the 500 level. Students wishing information beyond that provided here should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in Statistics.

During your course of study for the Applied MS in Statistics you must transfer temporarily to the Department of Statistics for at least one semester. After satisfying this requirement you then transfer back to your primary degree program.

Program Degree Requirements:

For more degree requirement information, please see: MS: Statistics - Applied Degree Program