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  Feb 13, 2025
 
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Applied Statistics, M.A.S.


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Degree Requirements Department of Statistics  
Learning Outcomes   College of Arts and Sciences  

The M.A.S. degree is geared toward persons who are currently working in a business, government, educational or industrial setting. While some theory is introduced, the focus is on applications of statistics and, in particular, how statistics can be used to improve quality in an organization or process.

Admission to the M.A.S. degree program requires a GRE quantitative score of at least 550 and a GRE verbal score of at least 400, or a  comparable GMAT score, and at least two semesters of calculus with a 3.00 or higher GPA. The successful candidate will also have a cumulative undergraduate/graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and two letters of recommendation.

Degree Requirements (30 Hours)

The remaining 15 hours will consist of elective courses, of which at least 3 semester hours are at the 700-level. No more than 9 semester hours may be taken outside the STAT designator.


In addition to the 30 semester hours of course work, the MAS student must pass a two-part comprehensive exam. Part I is applied in nature and is based on required courses STAT 700-701. Part II is more theoretical and is based on required courses STAT 702-703. The two parts may be taken together or separately.

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