M.A. Statistics at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Statistics, offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, develops knowledge and skills for contributing to the advancement and application of statistics and prepares graduates for long-term careers in the field.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: core in Mathematical Statistics I and Linear Statistical Models, Probability Theory I, applied or mathematical statistics breadth courses, and electives such as Multivariate Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Design of Experiments and Statistical Learning Theory. Thesis (6 hours) or non-thesis (6 elective hours) option; comprehensive examination required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF admission and English proficiency requirements. Required: at least a 3.50 GPA in courses taken during the last two years of undergraduate or graduate study; a B.A. or B.S. in Statistics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering or Business; at least three semesters of successful calculus coursework (otherwise additional mathematics must be completed before admission); general GRE recommended but not required; three letters of recommendation (two from college-level mathematics/statistics professors); completed department application form with statement of goals.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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