Applied Statistics (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics gives students a broad understanding of applying statistical methodology and of using computers for statistical analysis. It is offered only without a thesis, and students may emphasise theoretical or applied material.

Faculty: College of Natural Science | Department: Statistics and Probability | Duration: 30 credits (Plan B, non-thesis) | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

A 15-credit core (for example STT 801 Design of Experiments, STT 802 Statistical Computation, STT 863 Statistical Methods I plus probability or theory courses), at least 9 further 800-level statistics credits, 9 credits in statistics, mathematics or an application field, and a final examination or evaluation.

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Entry requirements

Applicants need calculus equivalent to MTH 132, 133 and 234, linear algebra equivalent to MTH 309, and at least one post-calculus statistics or probability course, with an overall GPA in these courses of at least 3.0.

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 applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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