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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Statistics (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Statistics (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $6,198 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.33

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-January-2024 2024-01-31

Overview

Master of Science in Statistics

The Statistics M.Sc. program at SFU is designed to give a broad grounding in several areas of statistics with a particular emphasis on theory and applications. 

Students do coursework, participate in the Statistical Consulting Service, and complete a project that they present and defend orally at the end of their program. 

The program combines applied and theoretical training in state-of-the-art statistical methodology, hands-on consulting experiences, a project in data analysis or in the development of new statistical methodology, and the opportunity to gain work experience and course credit through the co-operative education program

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,934

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,924
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,736
Tuition 1 person $6,198

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Statement of aims
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • Reference Letters
  • Transcripts
  • English proficiency test scores
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

93
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

193
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

For admission to the Statistics M.Sc. program, students normally must have completed a B.Sc. degree in Statistics

Students with degrees in other areas who have a strong quantitative background and have completed advanced coursework in statistics will also be considered. 

SFU evaluates students' overall academic ability and potential to succeed in the program, prioritizing a background in statistics or actuarial science, communication, and programming skills.

 

Iran

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

16 on a 20-point scale

 

China

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on a 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on a 5-point scale (B, 80%)

 

India

Required Credential or Degree

M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non–engineering field or Honours B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm

3-year degrees are an acceptable basis for admission if:

  • The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
  • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR
  • The awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

First Class; 8 on a 10-point scale

Career opportunities

  • Algorithm Designer
  • Banking Representative
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Biostatistician
  • Cost Estimator
  • Cryptanalyst
  • Cryptographer/Cryptologist
  • Demographer
  • Financial Planner
  • Forensic Statistician
  • Government Statistician
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Analyst
  • Information Scientist
  • Inventory Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Logistics Specialist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Information Analyst
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Operations Analyst
  • Data Quality Analyst
  • Qualitative Research Coordinator
  • Research Analyst
  • Project Coordinator, Health Information
  • Risk Manager
  • Statistician
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Statistical Clerk
  • Statistical Consultant
  • Statistical Methodologist
  • Statistical Programmer
  • Survey Statistician
  • Systems Analyst
  • Teacher
  • Technical Writer
  • Underwriter

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