MSc - Statistics as a main subject
Statistics is available as a minor and postgraduate subject. Students interested in undergraduate Statistics should consider the Data Analytics major.
The Master of Science is valued for its flexibility and excellence, and can be tailored to suit your needs. You can select your papers from a range of subjects and the mix of research and taught papers are customised to suit your interests and goals.
Studying Statistics at the University of Waikato will help you to become a critical decision maker in industry. You'll know how to collect and analyse data to lead organisations to informed decisions rather than just hunches or guesses.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 - 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 - 180 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Fees (Domestic): | $7,098-$8,505 per year |
| Fees (International): | $35,980 (120 pts) or $53,970 (180 pts) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Biometrics
- Business Analyst
- Government Statistician
- Industrial Statistician
- Insurance and Finance
- Market Researcher
- Medical Statistician
- Operational Researcher
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Papers
Papers available within Statistics
Prescriptions for the PGCert(Stats), PGDip(Stats), BSc(Hons), MSc and MSc(Res)
The paper STATS520 is normally available only for the BCMS(Hons) degree.
To complete a PGCert(Stats), students must complete 60 points at 500 level consisting of 60 points from papers listed for Statistics.
To complete a PGDip(Stats), students must complete 120 points at 500 level including at least 90 points from papers listed for Statistics.
Enrolment in papers towards the BSc(Hons) is only by invitation of the Convenor of Statistics. To complete a BSc(Hons) in Statistics, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including at least 60 points from the papers listed for Statistics, of which at least 30 points must be in research (normally STATS591).
To complete an MSc in Statistics, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MSc regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level including STATS592 and at least 60 points from papers listed for Statistics.
To complete an MSc (Research) in Statistics, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MSc (Research) regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level consisting of STATS594 and 60 points from papers listed for Statistics.
Candidates for these graduate qualifications should select their papers in consultation with the Graduate Advisor in Statistics of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATS505 | Optimization | 15.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| This paper teaches students a toolbox of optimization techniques. It covers traditional approaches, such as linear programming and Newton's method, and heuristic methods such as simulated annealing and evolutionary algorithms. | |||
| STATS520 | Dissertation | 45.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| A directed investigation and report on an approved project or study topic. | |||
| STATS525 | Topics in Statistics | 30.0 | 22A (Hamilton) |
| This paper will discuss advanced topics in statistics. The exact topics covered could change subject to the preference and research expertise of the academic staff. Students preferences may also be taken into account. | |||
| STATS590 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 22B (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| STATS591 | Dissertation | 30.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| STATS592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| STATS593 | Statistics Thesis | 90.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| STATS594 | Statistics Thesis | 120.0 | 22X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
Scholarships and prizes
Selected scholarships for Statistics students.
New to Waikato? The International Excellence Scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
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Contacts
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Phone: 0800 924 528 or +64 7 838 4625
Email: [email protected]
Website: cms.waikato.ac.nz
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