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Master of Statistics and Data Science

Northern Arizona University

  • Flagstaff, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science is a 2-year graduate programme offered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Statistics and Data Science and design and evaluate computational solutions
  • Use relevant digital tools
  • And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

  • Actuaries
  • Biostatisticians
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Data Scientists
  • Operations Research Analysts
  • Statisticians

Curriculum

  • Plan of 32 units over about 2 years. Study is organised as Required Coursework (14 units)
  • Electives (12 units)
  • Additional Coursework or Thesis (6 units). A thesis is optional or emphasis-dependent
  • Field experience or internship is optional.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution or an officially recognised equivalent
  • Typically with 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105) and programme materials such as statement of purpose
  • Recommendations
  • CV or GRE where listed in the catalog.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent from an internationally recognised institution.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements: bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
  2. English proof
  3. Deadlines vary by programme. Complete the NAU international graduate application and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload unofficial transcripts (with English translation)
  4. English scores
  5. any programme items such as statement of purpose
  6. Recommendations
  7. CV or GRE. After admission send official transcripts and proof of funds to receive the I- Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$35,422, $33,800 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusFlagstaff
Faculty or schoolCollege of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences
DepartmentMathematics and Statistics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value32
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible international graduate students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Funding depends on individual admission and award rules.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.