Graduate Bulletin
Statistics, M.S.
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: March 15 [December 15 for international applicants]
Spring: September 30 [August 1 for international applicants]
Applications are processed as they are received throughout the year. International students who miss the December 15 deadline are required to submit to Temple University an evaluation of their transcript by an approved educational evaluation firm.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Professional references from an immediate supervisor, current or past, are preferred. Academic references are acceptable.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
Students must have taken two semesters of university-level Calculus (or its equivalent). A course in Linear Algebra is also desirable.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree is required, although it need not be in a business discipline.
Statement of Goals:
Two essays are required. See the website of the Fox School of Business and Management at www.fox.temple.edu/mbams/faq.html.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE/GMAT is required. Quantitative and verbal scores on the GRE should be in the 50th percentile or above. Scores under 500 on the GMAT are not considered for the M.S. program.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 575 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or 88 internet-based. Any student admitted with a TOEFL score below 600 on the paper-based, 250 on the computer-based, or 100 on the internet-based examination must pass an English skills course during the first semester of enrollment at Temple University. Those having taken the paper-based or computer-based test have the additional option of testing out of the English course by taking and passing the SPEAK test at Temple.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
Upper-level graduate credits from an
accredited graduate program, but not previously applied to a conferred degree, may be transferred
into the M.S. program. The credits must
be part of the required degree program
at Temple University. To be transferred,
the grade must be a "B" or better. The
Admissions Committee makes recommendations
with regard to transfer credits to the Director
of the Graduate Program in Statistics. The
maximum number of credits a student may
transfer is 6.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
STAT 501: Probability Theory
STAT 502: Probability Theory II
STAT 503: Statistical Methods I
STAT 504: Statistical Methods II
Remaining 7 classes approved by faculty advisor. For more information, visit www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/curricula/ms-statistics.html.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
M.S. Core Exams:
Two exams, one in theory and one in methods, are offered in the first or second week of June each year.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/statistics/graduate.html
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
LL5 Speakman Hall (006-00)
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/index.html
http://sbm.temple.edu/mbams/programs.html
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Natale Butto
Director of Graduate Admissions
LL5 Speakman Hall (006-00)
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/index.html
http://sbm.temple.edu/mbams/programs.html
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Jagbir Singh
jagbir@temple.edu
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/statistics/graduate/ms.html
215-204-6873
Graduate Chairperson:
Dr. Damaraju Raghavarao Professor and Chair
Voice: 215.204.8892
Speakman Hall 006-00
1810 North 13th Street Philadelphia,
PA 19122-6083
E-mail: draghava@temple.edu
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/dept/statistics/graduate/ms.html
Chairperson:
Robert Bonner
Assistant Dean MBA & MS Programs
bboner@temple.edu
215-204-7678
About the Program
The Department of Statistics offers an M.S. program through which students acquire in-depth knowledge of statistics. Graduates are trained to serve as professional statisticians in industry, research organizations, or government.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years
Campus Location:
Main Campus
The business foundation classes are offered throughout the year.
Upper-level courses are not offered at all campuses. Courses may also be offered online.
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.
Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester) through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
LL5 Speakman Hall (006-00)
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
http://www.sbm.temple.edu/mbams/index.html
http://sbm.temple.edu/mbams/programs.html
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Ranking:
The Fox School of Business and Management is highly ranked. Current ranking information may be viewed at the following webiste:
http://sbm.temple.edu/rankings.html
Accreditation:
Not applicable.
Areas of Specialization:
Facutly members offer Master's students substantial coursework in statistical theory and applications.
Job Placement:
Graduates of the Master's program may find employment as statisticians in the pharmaceutical industry, in medical research organizations, or in other areas of business and government.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Interdisciplinary Study:
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:
Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above may take classes on a non-matriculated status. Non-matriculated students can take a maximum of 9 credit hours. Any additional courses require the student to be matriculated in a program.
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