Statistics
With a specialization in Statistics, Mathematics students learn to incorporate pure math, big data, and computing to uncover insight in numbers. Pave the way for a future career in a variety of industries, from medicine and communications to marketing and technology, with statistics playing a big role in strategic planning and decision-making.
Courses
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Honours degree in Mathematics may graduate with a Specialization in Statistics if they have successfully completed the following 4.5 credits:
- 3.0 MATH credits consisting of:
- MATH 2560H: Statistics I: Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 2570H: Probability II: Intermediate Probability
- MATH 3560H: Statistics II: Linear Models
- MATH 3561H: Statistics III: Advanced Statistics
- MATH 4560H: Statistics IV: Time Series
- MATH 4561H: Statistics V: Sampling and Experimental Design
- 1.0 credit consisting from:
- COIS 1020H: Programming for Computer Science
- COIS 2020H: Data Structures and Algorithm
- MATH-COIS 2600H: Discrete I: Structures
- MATH-PHYS 3160H: Methods of Applied Mathematics
- MATH-COIS 3180H: Numerical and Computational Methods
- 0.5 credit from:
- MATH 4570H: Probability III: Stochastic Processes
- MATH 4851H: Community-Based Research Project
- MATH 4852H: Community-Based Research Project
Note
The following courses are strongly recommended for students planning to pursue graduate studies in statistics: MATH 2200H, 3160H, 3770H, 3790H, 4570H, 4790H.
Resume Boosters:
- Learn in small groups working alongside faculty dedicated to challenging and strengthening your skills.
- Participate in summer research opportunities or get involved with the Math Society of Trent (MASCOT).
Career Paths:
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Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.
Career Opportunities
- Economist
- Financial Auditor
- Account Executive
- Economic Advisor
- Econometrician
- Financial Analyst
- Professor
- Banker
- Investor
- Insurance Analyst
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
- MHF4U or MCV4U
Program Director
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