The programme is designed to upgrade the analytical skills of managerial and technical personnel for their career advancement and to enhance their competence in applications of statistics. The focus is on highly sought after data analysis skills demanded by the industries. The programme provides training in the arts and science of collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting numerical data, and the ability to use the results for decision making and problem solving in a range of fields. The programme is practical-oriented and emphasis is given to the use of software in developing statistical skills.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (26 credits)
Research Methodology
Research Project
Survey Techniques and Sampling Design
Principles of Statistics
Statistical Data Analysis
Elective Courses (16 credits)
International Finance
Political Economy
Applied Econometrics
Further Econometrics
Time Series Analysis
Experimental Design
Biostatistics
Applications of Demographic Techniques
Operations Research Methods
Applied Financial Econometrics
Statistical Methods for Quality Management
Statistical Computing
Data Analytics
Industry Statistical Project
Bayesian Statistics
Career Prospects
Data Scientist. Statistician, Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst (Quant), Market Research Analyst, Biostatistician, Economist, Operations Research Analyst, Policy Analyst, Actuarial Analyst, Demographer, Data Analyst, Quality Control Analyst, Academic/Researcher, Statistical Consultant.