The Department of Economics, Applied Statistics and International Business offers the Master of Science (MS) degree in applied statistics. The applied statistics program produces graduates proficient in the practice of statistics and prepared to enter directly into positions in government or industry. Students in the program receive instruction in both the theory and the application of statistics, with an emphasis on experimental design and modeling. Statistical software packages, which are necessary for modern data analysis, are used throughout the curriculum. The program culminates in a capstone course in which students gain experience in analyzing real-world data.<br><br>Students from a variety of disciplines, including mathematics, psychology, engineering, and the natural sciences, have successfully completed the MS in applied statistics.