Overview
About this Degree
In today's data-driven world, the need for talented statisticians has never been greater. Statistics, including the related fields of data science and analytics, is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Data-driven decision making is becoming increasingly crucial for government agencies, industries, and even small businesses. To meet this need, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University offers a flexible Master of Science in Applied Statistics graduate program built on six required courses and a wide range of specialized electives.
Students may complete their degree on a full or part-time basis, and have the flexibility to take statistics-related elective courses from areas such as Computer Science and Mathematics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistical Methods
- Statistical Programming
- Statistical Theory
- Regression Methods
- Linear Models
- Multivariate Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics Applied Mathematics Statistics View 519 other Masters in Statistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants to the Master’s program in Applied Statistics must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, and must have completed undergraduate work in multivariable calculus (usually calculus III) and linear algebra.
- Those with degrees in areas other than mathematics and statistics are encouraged to apply. Students without a strong mathematical background will be advised to take additional undergraduate courses; these courses are not counted toward the graduate degree.
- Transcripts of previous undergraduate courses
- Submitted application and fees
- 3 letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
29520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 820 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
29520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 820 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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