Graduate Bulletin
Statistics, M.S.
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: March 15; December 15 international
Spring: September 30; August 1 international
Applications are processed as they are received throughout the year. International students who miss the December 15 or August 1 deadline are required to submit to Temple University an evaluation of their transcript by an approved educational evaluation firm.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
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:
A statement of goals is required.
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 needed to be accepted: 88 iBT or 575 PBT. Any student admitted with a TOEFL score below 100 iBT or 600 PBT must pass an English skills course during the first semester of enrollment at Temple University. Those having taken the PBT 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 8001: Probability and Statistics Theory I
STAT 8002: Probability and Statistics Theory II
STAT 8003: Statistical Methods I
STAT 8004: Statistical Methods II
Electives: 18 credits of graduate business elective courses are chosen by the student in consultation with the Director
of the Graduate Program
18
credits of Graduate business elective courses should be chosen by the
student in consultation with the director of graduate studies - See more
at:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_academics/specialized-masters-program/concentrations/statistics/#sthash.dPwiR0vu.dpuf
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credits of Graduate business elective courses should be chosen by the
student in consultation with the director of graduate studie - See more
at:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_academics/specialized-masters-program/concentrations/statistics/#sthash.dPwiR0vu.dpuf
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credits of Graduate business elective courses should be chosen by the
student in consultation with the director of graduate studies - See more
at:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_academics/specialized-masters-program/concentrations/statistics/#sthash.dPwiR0vu.dpuf
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credits of Graduate business elective courses should be chosen by the
student in consultation with the director of graduate studie - See more
at:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_academics/specialized-masters-program/concentrations/statistics/#sthash.dPwiR0vu.dpuf
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credits of Graduate business elective courses should be chosen by the
student in consultation with the director of graduate studie - See more
at:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_academics/specialized-masters-program/concentrations/statistics/#sthash.dPwiR0vu.dpuf
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:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_academics/specialized-masters-program/concentrations/statistics/
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
LL5 Speakman Hall (006-00)
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Department Contacts:Admissions:
Natale Butto
Director of Graduate Admissions
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Jagbir Singh
jagbir@temple.edu
215-204-6873
Graduate Chairperson:
Dr. Damaraju Raghavarao
draghava@temple.edu
215-204-8892
Chairperson:
Robert Bonner
Assistant Dean, MBA and MS Programs
bbonner@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
Business foundation classes are offered throughout the year.
Upper-level courses are not offered at all campuses. Courses may also be offered online.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students are also able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department Information:
Fox School of Business and Management
LL5 Speakman Hall (006-00)
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
foxinfo@temple.edu
215-204-5890
215-204-7678
215-204-1632 (fax)
Interdisciplinary Study:
Not applicable.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Ranking:
The Fox School of Business and Management is highly ranked. Current ranking information may be viewed at the following website:
http://www.fox.temple.edu/cms_about-fox/rankings/.
Accreditation:
Not applicable.
Areas of Specialization:
Faculty 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.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Matriculated 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.

Assistantships are typically reserved for those engaged in doctoral study.

Updated 5.8.06
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