Master of Science in Statistic

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Statistics through its School of Mathematical Sciences. This program is designed to produce experts in the field of statistics who are capable of undertaking research and development activities, as well as teaching statistics at the postgraduate level.

Program Structure:

The M.Sc. in Statistics is available in two modes:

1. Research Mode: Students engage in independent research under the guidance of a supervisor, culminating in a thesis that contributes to the field of statistics.
2. Mixed Mode: This combines coursework and research components. Students are required to complete five core courses and undertake a research project leading to a dissertation. The core courses include:

• Statistical Inferences
• Stochastic Processes
• Categorical Data Analysis
• Statistical Reliability
• Linear Models