Statistics - Master's Degree (English only)

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz

Master

In Linz (Austria)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Linz (Austria)

  • Duration

    4 Semesters

  • Credits

    120

The Master’s degree program in Statistics is an advanced, interdisciplinary, academic program focusing on core areas of theory, methodology, statistical application, and data analysis. Students earn a professional degree that includes courses in applied statistics as well as a variety of elective courses. Graduates are not only well educated in theoretical foundations, they can reach their professional goals by learning how to develop new statistical methods and effectively apply these methods to solve problems. Graduates are also qualified to engage and collaborate with experts in other fields and pursue occupations in data sciences as well as various areas of social sciences and economics, life sciences, ecology, and official statistics.

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Location

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Linz (Austria)
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Altenberger Straße 69, 4040

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About this course

The Master’s degree program in Statistics has been designed to foster and hone data-analytical skills by providing:

A deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and statistical methods
Proficiency in hands-on applications
Interdisciplinary studies
Enhanced skills by independently developing innovative methods
A strong social skill set to work effectively as part of a team
International experience by offering English-language courses and opportunities to study abroad

BA in Statistics (JKU), or a comparable undergraduate degree equivalent in scope and content. Students should be proficient in English (B2 level).

Your Benefits:
Excellent career prospects
Acquire expertise in managing, modeling and visualizing data
Wide range of supplementary subjects
Opportunities to specialize
Outstanding faculty-student ratio
EMOS (European Master of Official Statistics) certified program

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Subjects

  • Statistics
  • Data analysis
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Statistical Methods
  • Statistical Practice
  • Gender studies
  • Medical and pharmaceutical industries
  • Official statistics agencies
  • Manufacturing industries
  • Marketing and public opinion research

Course programme

LANGUAGE: English

STUDY PLAN

As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas:
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Statistical Methods
  • Statistical Practice
  • Gender Studies
  • Electives
  • Master's Thesis Seminar
  • Master's Thesis
  • Final Master's Examination

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Master’s degree program in Statistics are highly sought-after specialists and can pursue a wide variety of professional occupations requiring expertise in complex data analysis, such as at:
  • Academic and non-academic research institutions
  • Banks and insurance companies
  • Medical and pharmaceutical industries
  • Official statistics agencies
  • Manufacturing industries
  • Marketing and public opinion research agencies

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Statistics - Master's Degree (English only)

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