MA Statistics and Data Science at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

The Statistics and Data Science MA program prepares students for careers that require statistical skills. It focuses on tackling statistical challenges encountered by industry rather than preparing for a PhD. The program is for full-time students and is designed to be completed in two semesters (fall and spring).

Faculty: Graduate Division | Department: Statistics | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Engineering & Computer Science, Business, Science & Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the minimum requirements listed above, the following materials are required for admission: The Online Graduate Application for Admission and Fellowships: Statement of Purpose : Why are you applying to this program? What are your expectations for this degree? Where do you want this degree to take you, professionally and personally? How will your professional and personal experiences add value to the program? Personal History Statement : What past experiences made you decide to go into this field? How will your personal history help you succeed in this program and your future goals? Descriptive List of Upper Division/Graduate Statistics and Math Coursework: Please include a Descriptive List of Upper Division/Graduate Statistics and Math Coursework. List the department, course number and title, instructor, grade, school, texts used and subject matter covered for all upper division and graduate level statistics and math courses you have taken. You should also include courses outside statistics and math departments that have a significant quantitative component. This list

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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