M.Sc. in Applied Statistics

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About the Program

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Qatar University College of Arts and Sciences, offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science (MS) degree in Applied Statistics. This MS in applied statistics degree provides advanced training in applied statistics, exposure to statistics in a consulting or collaborative research environment and specialized coursework in a number of areas of emphasis. The program aims to prepare students for training and practicing statistics, to provide enhanced research expertise for students pursuing advanced degrees in other fields and to strengthen the statistical training of students preparing for Ph.D studies in statistics or a related field.

This program is the first graduate program in statistics in the State of Qatar and aims to meet the needs of talented statisticians with higher education to actively and participate more effectively in data analysis in various fields.

Statistics is a complicated and diverse field of study where methods and theories continue to develop at a very fast pace. The undergraduate degree in statistics is an extremely useful initial step toward understanding modern statistical methods. However, graduate study in statistics is necessary to provide a deeper understanding of statistical methodology and to provide a broader set of mathematical and statistical skills for proper use of newly developed statistical procedures.

Mission

The goal of the MS in Applied Statistics Program at Qatar University is to provide highly quality specialized graduates with a rigorous training in statistics with an emphasis on Applied Statistics to enable them to provide professional statistical training and consulting services to the various academic and professional sectors in the Qatari and non-Qatari societies.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Objectives

The MS program in Applied Statistics is an extension to the existing undergraduate program in statistics. The program aims to prepare students to be:

Proficient in data analysis and consultancy.
Competent in statistical methodology.
Effective at the transfer statistical results to users.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion the program the students will be able to:

Extend their knowledge with an emphasis on the fundamentals of statistical.
Perform scientific statistical analysis on an innovative level in their career.
Use a statistical software package to implement new statistical methods.
Critically evaluate the statistical analysis in scientific literature for publications relevant to statistics.
Communicate effectively with statistics users.

Opportunities

Employment opportunities for graduates from the program include but not limited to the following:

Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA).
Qatar University and other Universities all over the world.
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).
Supreme Council of Education.
Ministry of Interior.
Qatar Airways.
Qatar Petroleum.
Ooredoo.
Qatar foundation.
Local and International Banks
QF Research Institutes.
Sidra.
Qatar Bio bank

Admissions Requirements

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics Program is accessible to students with first degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering. Students from other disciplines other than statistics are required to finish preliminary Foundation Courses (Bridge Courses). Bridge Courses are:

STAT 501: Mathematical Statistics

STAT 502: Applied Statistical Methods

These courses are not counted toward satisfying the 30 credit hours required by the program.

All applications to Master of Science in Applied Statistics Program who meet the following minimum criteria will be considered for admission to Qatar University:

Completed a Bachelor degree in science, engineering, or a related field with minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 out of 4.0, or equivalent, from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or comparable in that country.
Students are expected to be proficient in English. Thus, applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency as part of the admission process by satisfying either of the following: (*) Earned a previous degree from an institution of higher education in a Program where English was the language of instruction. OR (**) Achieved a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL or equivalent test taken within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission
A satisfactory statement of purpose of 500 words.
A satisfactory performance in the personal interview with the Admission committee.
All applicants to Master of Science in Applied Statistics Program are required to submit the following documents to the Admissions Department:
Admissions Application and Signature Page
Final, official and certified university transcripts
Official TOEFL score report or equivalent score report
Two confidential academic or professional recommendation letters.
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Health Certificate
Photocopy of the applicant’s Qatar ID card (Non-Qatari applicants must provide a copy of their passport)
Two recent passport sized photographs
Application Fees: QR 350

Admission to the Master of Science in applied Statistics program takes place in the fall semester only.

For further details and clarification in this regard, kindly contact:

Prof. Muhammad Tahir Mustafa

Head Department

Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

Office: +974 4403 6593

Email: tahir.mustafa@qu.edu.qa

International applicants

International students who require a student visa (under Qatar University sponsorship) must submit required documents to the International Student Section of the Student Services Department prior to receiving an admission decision. Learn more about student visa requirements and important deadlines.

Financial support (Graduate Assistantships)

Qatar University offers Graduate Assistantship (GA) awards on a competitive basis to selected newly admitted graduate students. The Graduate Assistantship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain work and research experience in the graduate department under the supervision of faculty members. Students are compensated QR 180 per hour, up to 20 hours of work per week. The GA recipient is personally responsible for all of his/her expenses, including housing, tuition, insurance, travel and any other incurred expense while studying at Qatar University. Interested students must apply for the Graduate Assistantship while applying for admission to Master of Science in Applied Statistics Program. Click here for more information and click here to view the application document.

Eligibility and Application Process

All admitted graduate students with GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply for the award.
Graduate students must show that they have met the minimum English language proficiency requirements (TOEFL or IELTS tests), as well as that of the Arabic language proficiency requirements, if required. Applicants should contact their academic departments for further information;
Applicant must submit an application for Graduate Assistantship along with the application for admission to a graduate program; The deadlines for assistantship applications are the same as those for admission;
The number of GA awards is contingent on colleges’ demand for teaching assistants based on course offerings, laboratory sessions, enrolment, number of faculty and available funds

Tuition

Tuition fees for students enrolled in the all Master Programs is QR 2000 per credit hour. Click here for more information on tuition.

Study Plan and Curriculum

Study Plan for the Master of Science in Applied Statistics (Download)

The program requires 30 credit hours (CHs) in two tracks: Thesis or project:

Curriculum Structure- Thesis Track

Curriculum Component	Number of Courses	Total Number of Credit Hours
Required Courses in major	4	12
Elective Courses in major	4	12
Thesis		6
Total	8	30

Curriculum Structure- Project Track

Curriculum Component	Number of Courses	Total Number of Credit Hours
Required Courses in major	4	12
Elective Courses in major	5	15
Project		3
Total	9	30

BS graduates in disciplines other than Statistics are required to complete two bridge courses before starting this program based on admission committee decision. Bridge courses are:

STAT 501: Mathematical Statistics
STAT 502: Applied Statistical Methods

These courses are not counted toward satisfying the 30 credit hours required by the program.

List of Courses

List of Required Courses that must completed by all Master of Science in Applied Statistics students:

Course Title	Course ID	Nb. Credit Hours	Prerequisites
Mathematical Statistics	STAT 611	3	None
Probability Theory	STAT 612	3	None
Applied Linear Models	STAT 613	3	None
Sampling Techniques	STAT 614	3	None

List of Elective Courses in Major

Course Title	Course ID	Nb. Credit Hours	Prerequisites
Statistical Computation and Simulation	STAT 617	3	None
Applied Stochastic Processes	STAT 621	3	None
Large Sample Theory	STAT 622	3	None
Bayesian Statistical Inference	STAT 626	3	STAT 617
Statistical Consulting	STAT 665	3	STAT 611 and STAT 612 and STAT 613 and STAT 614
Applied Multivariate Analysis	STAT 678	3	None
Special Topics	STAT 680	3	None