Master of Science in Statistics
The Master of Science in Statistics focuses on data analysis, methodological problem-solving in a range of disciplines, and various types of statistics software, or mathematical statistics. The program is open to experts wishing to improve their theoretical skills in statistical research, but also to non-experts wishing to develop their data analysis skills in an area of specialization acquired at the Bachelor level.
PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS
The Master of Science in Statistics opens doors to opportunities in various industries: in the food industry, international organizations, in (cantonal and federal) statistics offices, in financial companies, biostatistics (in the pharmaceutical industry), and in many other areas. Finally, students who have completed the master can continue with a doctorate.
Curriculum
Program Structure
Co-requisites (up to 30 credits)
Depending on the previous education of the candidate, part or all of the above complementary program can be required at the admission as co-requisites:
- Mathematics I (S110001CR - 6 ECTS)
- Numerical Methods (S203039CR - 6 ECTS)
- Statistical Modelling (S201008CR - 6ECTS)
- Statistics (S210016CR - 6 ECTS)
- Probability and Statistical Learning (S203031CR - 6 ECTS)
