Applied Statistics
In the 21st century, businesses are increasingly relying on tech-driven "big data" to shape their strategies and innovations. Industries such as quality and productivity, financial analysis, market research and auditing are actively seeking individuals like you who have a strong grasp of statistical tools. Courses in the program, including Forecasting and Social Media Analytics, are designed to equip you to lead in business, using data to drive innovation and challenge current norms.
Why Applied Statistics at Stetson University?
The Applied Statistics minor at Stetson University is designed not to turn you into a statistician, but to empower you as a data-oriented professional in your chosen field. This program provides you with valuable insights and expertise, whether you're conducting market research at an agency or performing quantitative portfolio analysis at a financial firm.
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Career Outcomes
As an alumnus of the Applied Statistics program at Stetson University, you might pursue careers as an actuary, financial analyst, quality control specialist, or in various other roles. The minor also prepares you to pursue graduate degrees in fields such as bioinformatics, data analytics, financial mathematics and industrial engineering.
Our faculty members include a statistics textbook author, a professor with over 10 years of professional industry experience and a recipient of the William Hugh McEniry Award for Teaching (Stetson's top faculty award).
- John M. Rasp, PhD, Florida State University
- Betty M. Thorne, PhD, Indiana University
- Joe Woodside, D.BA, Cleveland State University
In the Applied Statistics minor, you can expect to take courses like Fundamentals of Financial Analysis, Business Statistics, Forecasting, Experimental Design and Advanced Data Analysis, Survey Research Methods, Special Topics in Decision Science, Descriptive Analytics and Visualization and Predictive Analytics, including Social Media Analytics.
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