Statistics (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a rigorous program that prepares students for careers as statisticians, analysts, and data scientists. The program emphasizes mathematical and statistical theory, data analysis, and ethical considerations. Graduates gain leadership skills through collaboration and exposure to cutting-edge research methods, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a technically intensive and mathematically rigorous program designed to open career paths as statisticians, analysts, and data scientists in the fields of business, government, and academia.

Objectives:

• Learn the fundamentals of mathematical and statistical theory.
• Work with data and statistical models, perform and communicate statistical analyses, and study societal impacts and ethical issues of statistical practices.
• Gain valuable leadership skills by collaborating with students from across disciplines and working together to solve problems.
• Opportunities to work with faculty within the statistics research group and getting exposure to cutting-edge research methods for solving real-world problems gives graduates a competitive advantage.

Careers:

• Statistician
• Statistical modeler
• Data analyst
• Data scientist

Other:

• The program is offered by the Department of Applied Mathematics.
• The program includes a strong computational emphasis, essential for analyzing large data sets, and utilizing artificial intelligence tools.
• Graduates will have a competitive advantage in the job market due to their exposure to cutting-edge research methods and opportunities to work with faculty within the statistics research group.