Program Overview

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Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics

Introduction

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in applied statistics.

Awards

The course includes the following award:

• Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics

Availability

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics (2310AS) is available online at Wagga Wagga. Availability is subject to change, and students are advised to verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics is:

• Full-time: 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 1.0 years (2.0 sessions) Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied full-time. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study.

Admission Criteria

Applicants are admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics based on the CSU Admission Policy. Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience.

Credit

The CSU Credit Policy applies to this course. No special credit arrangements are available.

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of two core subjects and two restricted electives.

Core Subjects

• STA401 Scientific Statistics (PG)
• STA508 Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)

Restricted Electives

Students must choose two of the following:

• STA404 Statistical Data Analysis
• MTH309 Principles of Operations Research
• STA427 Advanced Statistical Modelling
• STA448 Multivariate Statistical Analysis
• SPA407 Applied Geostatistics
• MKT563 Big Data and Marketing Analytics
• JST495 Intelligence and Analytics
• ITC516 Data Mining and Analytics
• Any other Level 400 or 500 Statistics subject with the approval of the Course Coordinator

Enrolment Pattern

Due to the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects, but are advised to complete core subjects first as these are assumed knowledge for a number of the elective choices.

• STA427 is offered in session 2 in alternate years commencing 2011
• STA448 is offered in session 2 in alternate years commencing 2012