Programmes: MAMN-STAT Master's Programme in Statistics - Spring 2017




Name of qualification

The master´s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Statistics. It is a two year programme

(120 ECTS credits).

Semester

Autumn and spring. This program is not open for students applying through the international self financing master programs.

Admission Requirements

A first degree (bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education. It is important to document the content and learning outcomes of the central mathematics and statistics subjects.

 

Please see each specialization for more details.

 

This programme is only open for applicants residing in Norway. For more information see:

http://www.uib.no/en/education/49448/international-applicants-residing-norway

Compulsory units

A master´s programme in statistics consists of an individual research project (master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with the academic supervisor.

Master thesis credits

The master´s thesis will be a research based work. This requires that you as a student have obtained sufficient knowledge of the relevant field. In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master´s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. At this programme it is possible to have a 30 study point thesis, extending the course part of the programme to 90 study points.

Teaching methods

In the work with your master´s thesis you will, in an independent way, make use of methods and scientific working techniques from the subject field in the research of a relevant material. The master´s programme in statistics aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of statistical methodics and statistical methods. The subject of the thesis decides which methods that would be used.

Employability

The master program in Statistics educates candidates that are strongly demanded within industry, research, higher education and administration work related to these fields. Knowledge about statistics has become important in many parts of society.

Admission requirements

A first degree (bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language.

The bachelor´s degree must contain at least one year of mathematics/statistics covering calculus, linear algebra and statistics - with first class results. Applicants with 2nd Class, Upper Division/B average or the equivalent will not be considered for admission.

Method

In the work with your master´s thesis you will, in an independent way, make use of methods and scientific working techniques from the subject field in the research of a relevant material. The master´s programme in statistics aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of statistical methodics and statistical methods. The subject of the thesis decides which methods that would be used.

Thesis

The master´s thesis will be a research based work. This requires that you as a student have obtained sufficient knowledge of the relevant field. In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master´s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. At this programme it is possible to have a 30 study point thesis, extending the course part of the programme to 90 study points.

Programme structure

A master´s programme in statistics consists of an individual research project (master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with the academic supervisor.

Professional Prospects

The master program in Statistics educates candidates that are strongly demanded within industry, research, higher education and administration work related to these fields. Knowledge about statistics has become important in many parts of society.

Start-up Date

Autumn and spring

Further information

http://prospective.uib.no/, advice@mi.uib.no