Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
Risk prediction. Weather forecasts. Market research. Finance. Population growth. Emergency preparedness. Political campaigns. Insurance. Astronomy. Statistics plays a vital role in these endeavours and many more like them. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on analysing and interpreting data, the demand for highly trained statisticians continues to grow. The Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics will provide you with the knowledge and skills youll need to work as a statistician, analyst or data scientist in a range of industries. Youll have the opportunity to specialise in various areas, including biostatistics, epidemiological methods, generalised linear models, time series and stochastic finance. This course is an entry pathway to the Master of Applied Statistics.
Structure
Total Credit Points 40
Subjects
- STAT6102 Graphics, Multivariate Methods and Data Mining
- STAT6110 Statistical Inference
- STAT6114 Design of Surveys and Experiments
- STAT6170 Introductory Statistics
- STAT6175 Linear Models
- STAT6180 Applied Statistics
- STAT6183 Introduction to Probability
- STAT8101 Sampling Design and Analysis
- STAT8107 Statistical Learning
- STAT8111 Generalized Linear Models
- STAT8122 Time Series
- STAT8126 Visualisation and Analysis of Multivariate Data
- STAT8150 Bayesian Data Analysis
Standard entry requirements
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent, and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning or
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Campus | Domestic: $16,600 | No |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Domestic: $16,600 | No |
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