Program Mission, Objectives, Career Opportunities, and Professional Sectors:

1.Program Mission

Prepare high quality specialized graduates with rigorous training in applied statistics that enables them to utilize data in decision making, engage in scientific research, and participate in community development.

2.Program Objectives

 1.    Train students in decision making by collecting and analyzing different data. 
2.    Enhance students’ critical thinking, analytical skills and required professional and behavior standards in applied statistics fields.  
3.    Engage students in scientific research practice and perpetual learning and investigation.
4.    Engage students in community service and bloster economy with high qualified cadres

3.Professions / Jobs for Which the Program Qualifies Graduates

1. (Data Scientist) 
2. (Statistician) 
3. (Data Analyst) 
4. (Operations Research Analyst) 
5. (Market Research Analyst) 
6.  (Business Intelligence Analyst)

4.Relevant Professional / Employment Sectors

1.    Data scientists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data sets to help organizations make informed decisions. They often use advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
2.    Statisticians design and implement statistical studies, analyze data, and interpret the results to help organizations make evidence-based decisions. They may work in various industries, such as healthcare, finance, government, or research.
3.    Data analysts gather, process, and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business strategies and decision-making. They often use statistical software and data visualization tools.
4.    Operations research analysts use advanced analytical methods, such as optimization, simulation, and queuing theory, to help organizations improve their efficiency and decision-making processes.
5.    Market research analysts gather and analyze data on consumer preferences, market trends, and competitors to help organizations make informed marketing and business decisions.
6.    Business intelligence analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help organizations make strategic decisions and improve their performance.