Applied Statistics, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science degree program in Applied Statistics focuses on applications of statistics to the solution of functional problems in business, engineering, medicine, applied sciences, and other fields. It includes instruction in statistical techniques such as inference, probability theory, regression analysis, descriptive statistics, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical computing. The program builds critical thinking and real-world problems solving skills in data analysis and empirical research.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Domestic Applicants * Fall Semester – July 1 ( February 15 priority deadline for students seeking funding) * Spring Semester – December 1 * Summer Semester – May 1 International Applicants * Fall Semester – April 15 * Spring Semester – October 15 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Students who choose a thesis option will take 24 hours of graduate-level courses plus 6 hours of thesis research, with a thesis and a thesis defense. Those who choose a non-thesis (capstone) option will take 36 hours of graduate-level courses including 3 hours of graduate capstone course. Visit the catalog for curriculum details.

Career pathways

Our applied statistics graduates are expected to find jobs as statisticians, biostatisticians, data scientists, and data analysts in healthcare, finance, industry, government, academia, and other fields. Statistics careers are lauded for abundant job opportunities with high income levels and impressive job satisfaction rates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following requirements: A baccalaureate degree in natural or computational sciences with GPA 3.00 or higher and a grade of B or higher in Calculus of One Variable II or Life Science Calculus II or equivalent. Statement of Purpose Transcripts (one from each institution attended) Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (international applicants only) * For the Statement of Purpose, provide a statement of your educational background, experience and preparation relevant to a graduate program in your chosen concentration, and specify your research and career goals. * Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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