Statistical Computing

Overview

A concentration and a minor

You’ve always liked the idea that you can figure out the likelihood of an outcome by examining numbers – because numbers don’t lie.

Statistics is the mathematical science that collects, analyzes, and interprets numerical data using the theory of probability. At Bryant, you can take the concentration of Applied Statistics with either a strong calculus foundation or in a more applied.

You could also choose an Applied Statistics minor to complement a concentration or major in the College of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences. Many disciplines depend on the information provided by statistics, and, in the minor, you will enhance your ability to solve more complex quantitative problems.

If you choose to study Applied Statistics, you are eligible to receive SAS® certification in data mining by taking four specific courses. Bryant is among only 18 universities worldwide to offer this joint program approved by the SAS Institute.

Future careers, post-grad opportunities

Upon graduating, you will be equipped to enter careers in government agencies and consulting firms, or you could work as a financial analyst, statistical analyst, or financial consultant. You will also be well prepared to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or economics.

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Requirements

For an 18-credit concentration:

Actuarial Statistics III (AM332) or Statistics II (MATH350)

Applied Data Mining (MATH460)

Applied Multivariate Statistics (MATH461)

Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments (MATH470)

Choose two courses from the following:

  • Advanced Probability (AM333)
  • Econometrics (ECO315)
  • SAS Programming and Applied Statistics (MATH455)
  • Applied Analytics Using SAS (MATH475)
  • Statistical and Mathematical Decision Making (MATH456)
  • Applied Multivariate Statistics (MATH461)
  • Special Topics in Mathematics (MATH485)
  • Directed Study in Mathematics (MATH497)

 

For a 12-credit minor:

Actuarial Statistics III (AM332) or Statistics II (MATH350)

Applied Multivariate Statistics (MATH461)

Choose two courses from the following:

  • Actuarial Statistics I (AM230)
  • Actuarial Statistics II (AM231)
  • Econometrics (ECO315)
  • Software Applications in Mathematics (MATH354)
  • SAS Programming and Applied Statistics (MATH455)
  • Applied Data Mining (MATH460)
  • Applied Analytics Using SAS (MATH475)
  • Statistical and Mathematical Decision Making (MATH456)
  • Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments (MATH470)
  • Special Topics in Mathematics (MATH485)
  • Directed Study in Mathematics (MATH497)

Request info

To learn more, please contact:
Alan Olinsky, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Information Systems
aolinsky@bryant.edu