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Question
Which institutes offer M. Sc in Statistics/ Applied Statistics? What are the career opportunities in the field?
Statistics is a branch of Mathematics that deals with collections, organization and analysis of numerical data. It finds application in various fields including insurance, finance, medicines, business, geography, psychology, chemistry, economics and environmental science. In these fields, statistics comes into picture wherever, data needs to be collected, recorded and analyzed to be able to take some crucial decisions.
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata offer Master’s programme in Statistics. Advanced probability, actuarial statistics, mathematical statistics and probability, quantitative economics, are some of the specializations offered with the course. Admission is based on academic record and performance in written test, oral admission test and interview.
For more details log on www.isical.ac.in
The details of some more institutes that offer the course are given:
Osmania University, Hyderabad offers M.Sc. in Statistics and Applied Statistics. The eligibility criterion is graduation with Mathematics as a subject. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.osmania.ac.in
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam offers M.Sc. in Statistics. The eligibility criterion is B.Sc with Mathematics and Statistics as subjects. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.andhrauniversity.info
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi offers M.Sc. programmes in Statistics, Applied Statistics and Statistics and Computer Science. The eligibility criterion is BA or B.Sc. with Mathematics and Statistics as subjects. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.svuniversity.in
Postgraduates in statistics can find opportunities in government, public sector and private organizations. In government organizations, some of the roles they can don are Statistical officer, statistical analyst, statistical inspector and quality control officer. In private sector, marketing firms, market research consultancies, marketing or R&D departments of business organizations and educational institutions are some of the options you can explore.
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata offer Master’s programme in Statistics. Advanced probability, actuarial statistics, mathematical statistics and probability, quantitative economics, are some of the specializations offered with the course. Admission is based on academic record and performance in written test, oral admission test and interview.
For more details log on www.isical.ac.in
The details of some more institutes that offer the course are given:
Osmania University, Hyderabad offers M.Sc. in Statistics and Applied Statistics. The eligibility criterion is graduation with Mathematics as a subject. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.osmania.ac.in
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam offers M.Sc. in Statistics. The eligibility criterion is B.Sc with Mathematics and Statistics as subjects. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.andhrauniversity.info
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi offers M.Sc. programmes in Statistics, Applied Statistics and Statistics and Computer Science. The eligibility criterion is BA or B.Sc. with Mathematics and Statistics as subjects. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.svuniversity.in
Postgraduates in statistics can find opportunities in government, public sector and private organizations. In government organizations, some of the roles they can don are Statistical officer, statistical analyst, statistical inspector and quality control officer. In private sector, marketing firms, market research consultancies, marketing or R&D departments of business organizations and educational institutions are some of the options you can explore.
