Applied Statistics

The BGSU Master of Science in Applied Statistics (MSAS) and the specialization in business analytics are nationally renowned programs. Both are offered jointly with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Graduates with a masters in applied statistics are ready for successful careers helping public, private and academic organizations improve decision-making, forecast potential issues and opportunities, build a better understanding of their operations and move the discipline forward.

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This degree can be completed in as little as three semesters, while the additional specialization in business analytics is typically completed in four semesters.

Statisticians can be everywhere because statistics are everywhere

The MS in applied statistics program allows students to tailor the curriculum to their career or academic goals. There are a wide variety of electives offered in applied statistics and mathematical statistics including biology, computer science, operations research, accounting, business administration, finance, sociology, actuarial science and math.

The job market seeks people with a strong background in fundamental statistical training and a solid exposure to operations research. Successful statisticians also have a firm understanding of the management of information systems and business operations, business analytics and big data.

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Probability Theory
Business Database Management
Linear and Integer Programming
Regression Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Data Mining

Acquire technical skills in database management, business intelligence and big data analytics, along with complementary skills in management and leadership.

Curriculum

The MS in applied statistics program at BGSU offers a learning environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, enhances critical thinking, develops quantitative reasoning, sharpens problem-solving skills, encourages ethical behavior and develops communication and leadership abilities.

Career

With demand for applied statisticians remaining high, successful students have exciting career options ahead of them. Past graduates have launched careers in public health and clinical research with organizations such as the Harvard School of Public Health, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Eli Lilly and Company, and the John Wayne Cancer Institute are also possible.

Other graduates continue on to Ph.D. programs at top institutions like Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan and UCLA.

Other graduates have moved on to careers with Capital One, Morgan Stanley, Honda, Nike, American Greetings, Hallmark, Microsoft, eBay, Amazon, the Walt Disney Company, Delta Airlines, BP, Nationwide Insuranc,e Allstate Insurance and many others.

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Go Far in your career like

Public Health Research
Senior Data Scientist
Technical Business Analyst
Strategic Business Analyst
Data Science Researcher
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The MSAS program is run jointly with the Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research within the Schmidthorst College of Business and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences

Understanding how to communicate your data findings is one of the soft skills that MSAS students learn on our Ohio campus.

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Accreditation

Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

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Professional Licensure

Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.

Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The master of science in applied statistics program does not lead to professional licensure.

* Job placement and salary information was compiled by the Office of Academic Assessment through the Graduation Survey from AY2015-2018. The data are gathered around the time of Commencement and a follow-up survey six months post Commencement. For the salary question, data for programs with fewer than fifteen responses are not included. Salaries for those programs are from the National Association of Colleges and Employers Summer 2019 Survey. For questions regarding the data, contact assessment@bgsu.edu.

Updated: 03/26/2025 02:57PM