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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Statistics and Operations Research (Coursework)

Course code: #MC004P12

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Statistics and Operations Research (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,480 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    074919G

Highlights
Industry Project
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Thesis

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

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 02-March-2022 2022-03-02
Winter-July 30-June-2022 2022-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30

Overview

Master of Statistics and Operations Research

Further your understanding of the mathematical and statistical modelling of data to forecast trends and predict outcomes in a variety of industries including scientific and commercial sectors.

The Master of Statistics and Operations Research will develop your knowledge of statistical and operations research methodologies.

You’ll combine a theoretical foundation with practical applications of current techniques employed by practising engineers, scientists and other professionals in industry, research, consulting, teaching and business.

This is achieved using statistical software accompanied by an in-depth understanding of the statistical processes involved.

You will be particularly knowledgeable, creative and critical in the sense of how you interpret and analyse data. You will also be equipped with the ability to apply knowledge to solve a wide range of real-world problems.

You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of analytics tools including R, SQL, SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Enterprise Miner, Python, Java, CPLEX, Gurobi and Arena.

The program includes an industry project component and/or minor thesis which will develop your consulting and research skills.

Based on your previous studies you may be eligible for exemptions that may shorten your program duration by up to one year full-time.

Industry connections

You'll apply your knowledge and skills via consulting and a focus on work-integrated learning (WIL), providing you with Statistical experience. 

Your involvement with industry projects and data will give you the chance to build your theoretical capabilities in the context of practical problems.

Note: You will not need to pay any application fee but some of African countries will need to deposit of AU$100 application fee.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$36,480

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $36,480

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  1. Academic/Official Transcripts
  2. Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  3. Passport or Visa Documents (If Applicable)
  4. Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  5. Graduation/completion certificates

Note: Documents must be certified.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you don't meet the English language test scores Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide as follows:

RMIT English Worldwide (REW):

REW courses are available in 6 levels with Entry requirements as follow:

REW levels of study  Elementary 
(10 weeks)  
Pre-Intermediate
(10 weeks)  
Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Upper-Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Advanced 
(10 weeks) 
Advanced Plus 
(10 weeks) 
IELTS  / IELTS Indicator
 
3.5 
no band <3.0  
4.0 
no band
<3.5  
4.5 
no band
< 4.0  
5.0 
no band
<4.5  
5.5 
no band
<5.0  
6.0 
No band 
<5.5 
TOEFL iBT   / TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition28  30  33  40  (Minimum: Listening 3, Reading 3, Speaking 12, Writing 12)50  (Minimum: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15)60  (Minimum: Listening 9, Reading 10, Speaking 16, Writing 19)
PTE 23  30  33  36  42  50  
CAE----162169

Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

  • An Australian bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent.

OR

  • You may also be considered if you have at least 10 years of work experience in statistics and operations research.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Some applicants might be eligible for exemptions that might change the duration of their program. Please refer to the Articulation and Pathways section for more detail.

Career opportunities

  • Data Scientists
  • Statisticians
  • Business Analysts
  • Consultants
  • Modellers
  • Researchers

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