The Master of Science in Statistics teaches you to apply key aspects of quantitative models to decision making across a variety of industries. With an MS in Statistics, you will gain the knowledge essential for success as a statistics professional and develop the necessary skills to help meet modern business demands for statistical models, business analytics, and data mining.
Program Highlights
- Average completion is 3-4 semesters
- Flexible scheduling allows you to switch between part-time and full-time course loads
- Qualifies for Department of Homeland Security OPT Extension for STEM International Students
Career Outcomes
Companies that employ Zicklin graduates
AIG, Amazon, Bank of America, Citi, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, NASDAQ, NewYork-Presbyterian, Sony Music Entertainment, TD Securities, The Walt Disney Company
Positions
Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Quantitative Management Associate, MIS Analyst, Risk Management Analyst, Strategic Planning Analyst, Data Scientist, Market Risk Analyst, Lead Data Analyst, Statistician, Statistical Programmer
Preliminary Course Requirements
Students are strongly advised to complete a minimum of six credits of undergraduate calculus (Calculus I & II) before beginning graduate coursework.
Visa Extension for STEM International Students
The Master’s in Statistics conforms to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program that qualifies eligible international graduates on student visas for an optional practical training extension of 24-months. Find out more here.
Preliminary Courses and Waivers
Preliminary Courses (9 credits)
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| Students with appropriate academic background will be able to reduce the number of credits in preliminary requirements. Grades in undergraduate mathematics courses are not calculated in the grade point average. |
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Credits |
| MTH 2207* |
Elements of Calculus and Matrix Algebra |
4 |
| MTH 3006* |
Elements of Calculus II |
4 |
| STA 9708 |
Managerial Statistics |
3 |
| *MTH 2207 and MTH 3006 are undergraduate courses. Entering students are strongly advised to complete a minimum of six credits of calculus before starting the MS programs in Statistics, in order to waive these math requirements. |
Waivers are based on prior coursework:
MTH 2207 is waived based on 3-credits of an undergraduate calculus (not pre-calculus) course with a minimum C- grade.
MTH 30060 is waived based on 3-credits of an advanced calculus course with a minimum of C- grade.
STA 9708 is waived based on 6-credits of statistics with a minimum grade average of B-.
MS in Statistics - General Track
Total credits will range from 31.5 (no preliminary courses required) to 42.5 (all preliminary courses required).
This curriculum is effective for students entering in Fall 20221. Students who entered in a prior semester should consult the Graduate Bulletin for their semester of entry, or consult their program advisor.
Courses in Specialization (31.5 credits)
Required for General Track: (13.5 credits)
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| BUS 9551 |
Business Communication I |
1.5 |
| STA 9700 |
Applied Regression Analysis |
3 |
| STA 9715 |
Applied Probability |
3 |
| STA 9719 |
Foundations of Statistical Inference |
3 |
| STA 9750 (OPR 9750 ) |
Software Tools for Data Analysis |
3 |
General Track Electives
Choose 12 – 18 credits from the list below for the MS in Statistics program. If you plan to specialize in Data Science, please ensure that you take the appropriate electives specific to that track.
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| STA 9701 |
Time Series: Forecasting and Statistical Modeling |
3 |
| STA 9705 |
Multivariate Statistical Methods |
3 |
| STA 9706 |
Analysis of Categorical and Ordinal Data |
3 |
| STA 9710 |
Statistical Methods in Sampling and Auditing |
3 |
| STA 9712 |
Advanced Linear Models |
3 |
| STA 9713 |
Financial Statistics |
3 |
| STA 9714 |
Experimental Design for Business |
3 |
| STA 9783 (OPR 9783) |
Stochastics Processes for Business Applications |
3 |
| STA 9791 |
Special Topics in Statistics |
1 |
| STA 9792 |
Special Topics in Statistics |
1.5 |
| STA 9793 |
Special Topics in Statistics |
2 |
| STA 9794 |
Special Topics in Statistics |
3 |
| STA 9797 |
Advanced Data Analysis |
3 |
| STA 9850 (OPR 9850 ) |
Advanced Statistical Computing |
3 |
| STA 9890* |
Statistical Learning for Data Mining |
3 |
| STA 9891* |
Machine Learning for Data Mining |
3 |
Business Electives for General Track (6 credits):
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| Choose up to 6 credits of 9000-level courses from the graduate offerings of the Zicklin School of Business, with the exception of STA 9708; courses applied towards a prior master’s degree; or courses that do not allow credit to be given for both that course and another statistics course. Students may take additional statistics courses as their business electives. Students may take up to three credits of internship (BUS 9801 – 9803 or BUS 9811- 9813) toward their business electives. |
MS in Statistics - Data Science Track
This curriculum is effective for students entering in Fall 2021. Students who entered in a prior semester should consult the Graduate Bulletin for their semester of entry, or consult their program advisor.
Courses in Specialization (31.5 credits)
Required for Data Science Track: (13.5 credits)
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| BUS 9551 |
Business Communication I |
1.5 |
| STA 9700 |
Applied Regression Analysis |
3 |
| STA 9715 |
Applied Probability |
3 |
| STA 9719 |
Foundations of Statistical Inference |
3 |
| STA 9750 (OPR 9750 ) |
Software Tools for Data Analysis |
3 |
Data Science Track
In addition to the 13.5 credits of required MS courses, students must take all of the following data science courses (12 credits):
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| STA 9705 |
Multivariate Statistical Methods |
3 |
| STA 9797 |
Advanced Data Analysis |
3 |
| STA 9890 |
Statistical Learning for Data Mining |
3 |
| STA 9891 |
Machine Learning for Data Mining |
3 |
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Business Electives for Data Science Track (6 credits):
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| Choose up to 6 credits of 9000-level courses from the graduate offerings of the Zicklin School of Business, with the exception of STA 9708; courses applied towards a prior master’s degree; or courses that do not allow credit to be given for both that course and another statistics course. Students may take additional statistics courses as their business electives. Students may take up to three credits of internship (BUS 9801 – 9803 or BUS 9811- 9813) toward their business electives. |
Office of Graduate Admissions
Address: 151 E. 25th St. Room 820 (between Lexington and Third Avenues)
Phone: (646) 312-1300
Fax: (646) 312-1301
Website: Graduate Admissions
AIG, Amazon, Bank of America, Citi, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, NASDAQ, NewYork-Presbyterian, Sony Music Entertainment, TD Securities, The Walt Disney Company
Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Quantitative Management Associate, MIS Analyst, Risk Management Analyst, Strategic Planning Analyst, Data Scientist, Market Risk Analyst, Lead Data Analyst, Statistician, Statistical Programmer