- Length 2 years full-time
- Minimum 96 Units
- Academic plan MSTAT
- CRICOS code 082353G
- UAC code
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Mode of delivery
- Internal
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A new program from 2015.
In
disciplines as diverse as biology, economics, actuarial studies,
psychology, physics, archaeology, medicine and information technology,
there is always a need for qualified statisticians to make proper sense
of the data. The Master of Statistics program will enable you to
specialise in any of a large number of areas, as well as receive
rigorous training in core statistical application and theory. This will
set you up as a professional statistician whose services will be highly
sought-after. With an ANU Master of Statistics you will excel in your
career literally anywhere is the world.
Single degree
This degree requires 96 units:
- 48 units (8 courses) of initial component
- 48 units (8 courses) of concluding component
About this degree
Students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average mark in the initial component to continue to the concluding component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum of 60% weighted average mark in the initial component will be transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Finance Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester. You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.
Electives
As prescribed. A maximum of 24 units from completion of 6000-level, 7000-level and 8000-level courses from the following subject areas: ACST, BUSN, ECON, EMET, FINM, MATH, STAT.
Students must discuss with Program Convener, Dr Bronwen Whiting for course selection.
Study Options
Master of Statistics
A two year degree. You can also choose to study an elective course in Semester 2 from the following: FINM (FINM7007, FINM7008, FINM7041), EMET, ECON, MATHStudy Options
| Year 1 48 units | STAT6039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics 6 units | STAT6046 Financial Mathematics 6 units | STAT7001 Applied Statistics 6 units | STAT7026 Graphical Data Analysis 6 units |
| STAT6038 Regression Modelling 6 units | STAT7029 Design of Experiments and Surveys 6 units | STAT8027 Statistical Inference 6 units | STAT8002 Applied Time Series Analysis 6 units |
Academic Advice
Before applying for any credit or exemption towards the
program, students (except the ANU students) should include details of the ANU courses for which they seek for status on the form: http://www.anu.edu.au/sites/www.gaia-web1.anu.edu.au/files/resource/application-for-course-credit-st... They also are required to attach with the course outlines of their previous studies, or assessment of
their qualification completed by any relevant professional bodies.
It is advisable that students discuss their course selection with the Program Convener, Dr Bronwen Whiting (Bronwen.whiting@anu.edu.au). Please ensure you take a copy of your academic transcript with you when you meet with Dr Whiting.She will available during the O week in her office (Room 4.31, Building 26C):
If you are required to have a permission number to enrol the course, or any course that is approved by Dr Whiting, please complete Enrolment Change Form (http://www.anu.edu.au/sites/www.gaia-web1.anu.edu.au/files/resource/Enrolment-Change.pdf) and submit it to the CBE front office, or email to info.cbe@anu.edu.au.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au
