MS Applied Statistics, Analytics and Data Science at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Analytics and Data Science is offered by the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science located at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This program is offered 100% online. Graduates are equipped with hands-on statistical computing skills emphasizing proper application and problem solving and are prepared for careers in the rapidly growing fields of statistics, biostatistics, analytics, and data science.

Faculty: School of Medicine (KU Medical Center) | Department: Masters and Ph.D. Programs› | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: online | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

in Applied Statistics, Analytics and Data Science degree program consists of 30 credit hours. The program consists of a common foundation of 15 credit hours of statistics courses in addition to the 9 credit hours specific to the emphasis area and 6 credit hours of electives.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped with hands-on statistical computing skills emphasizing proper application and problem solving and are prepared for careers in the rapidly growing fields of statistics, biostatistics, analytics, and data science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application process for the M.S. in Applied Statistics, Analytics and Data Science is an online process. Detailed instructions on how to apply are posted on the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science website. Students may be admitted to begin in the fall, spring or summer semester. Admission requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution documented by submission of an official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred before entering the program. Students with degrees from outside the U.S. may be subject to transcript evaluation indicating the degree is equivalent to a U.S. degree and meets the minimum cumulative GPA requirements.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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