Program Overview
Students gain expertise in statistical modeling, probability, data analysis, and research methods, preparing them for careers in diverse industries where data-driven decision-making is crucial. The program also offers opportunities for hands-on research and community engagement, enhancing graduates' employability and future career prospects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
With a specialization in Statistics, Mathematics students learn to incorporate pure math, big data, and computing to uncover insight in numbers. Pave the way for a future career in a variety of industries, from medicine and communications to marketing and technology, with statistics playing a big role in strategic planning and decision-making.
Outline:
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Honours degree in Mathematics may graduate with a Specialization in Statistics if they have successfully completed the following 4.5 credits:
- 3.0 MATH credits consisting of:
- MATH 2570H: Probability II: Intermediate Probability
- MATH 3560H: Statistics II: Linear Models
- MATH 3561H: Statistics III: Advanced Statistics
- MATH 4560H: Statistics IV: Time Series
- MATH 4561H: Statistics V: Sampling and Experimental Design
- 1.0 credit consisting from:
- COIS 1020H: Programming for Computer Science
- COIS 2020H: Data Structures and Algorithm
- MATH-PHYS 3160H: Methods of Applied Mathematics
- MATH-COIS 3180H: Numerical and Computational Methods
- 0.5 credit from:
- MATH 4570H: Probability III: Stochastic Processes
- MATH 4851H: Community-Based Research Project
- MATH 4852H: Community-Based Research Project
Note:
The following courses are strongly recommended for students planning to pursue graduate studies in statistics: MATH 2200H, 3160H, 3770H, 3790H, 4570H, 4790H.
Careers:
- Featured:
- Actuary: Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.
- Salary Range: $26.09-$68.68/hr
- Jobs in Canada: 10,100
- 10YR Job Outlook: 3,200
- Source: Government of Canada
- Career Opportunities:
- Economist
- Financial Auditor
- Account Executive
- Econometrician
- Financial Analyst
- Professor
- Banker
- Investor
- Insurance Analyst
Other:
- Resume Boosters:
- Learn in small groups working alongside faculty dedicated to challenging and strengthening your skills.
- Participate in summer research opportunities or get involved with the Math Society of Trent (MASCOT).
