Graduate Admissions Office: Masters of Science in Statistics


Master of Science in Statistics

College of Arts and Sciences Department of Statistics Program Director : Dr. Zhenmin Chen Department’s Phone Number : (305) 348-1081 Department’s FAX Number : (305) 348-6895 For More Information, go to Program's web site College of Arts and Sciences web site << Go Back		Brief Description of the Program: The Master of Science in Statistics at Florida International University is primarily an applied statistics program. It offers a balance of statistical theory, statistical methodology, and, through electives, an area of application concentration. The areas of concentration are Biostatistics/Environmetrics and Reliability Analysis/Quality Control. The program offers a thesis option and a non-thesis option. Regardless of the concentration or thesis option, the program requires a total of 36 credit hours as follows: a core of six courses (18 hrs), a concentration area of four (elective) courses (12 hrs), and either a thesis (6 hrs) or two additional elective courses (6 hrs) and a comprehensive examination.
Application Requirements: To be admitted into the program, applicants must meet the university's graduate admission requirements and the following departmental requirements: Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or applied mathematics from an accredited university or college. A bachelor's degree in some other discipline is also acceptable provided the applicant has a suitable mathematics background. A 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale) GPA in mathematics and statistics courses. Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic qualifications. Approval of the departmental graduate committee. Additional Requirements for International Students: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and obtain a score of 550 or higher.