Program Overview

Applied Statistics Advanced Certificate

Overview

The advanced certificate in applied statistics is designed for engineers, scientists, analysts, and other professionals who want a solid education in the statistical methods that are most closely related to their work.

Why Study RIT's Applied Statistics Certificate

• Complete the statistics certificate in four courses.
• A flexible on-campus or online graduate-level credential.
• Apply the courses to RIT's MS in applied statistics.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics: On-Campus or Online

RIT’s advanced certificate in applied statistics is a flexible, on-campus or online graduate-level credential. Designed for working professionals from a variety of disciplines who need to add statistical analysis skills to their resume through part-time study. With this credential, you’ll gain the skills you need to apply to your job immediately, and to increase your value and marketability in today’s data-rich environment.

Recent studies show that hybrid jobs—those requiring complex sets of skills from different fields—pay nearly 40% higher than their single-focus counterparts, and are on the rise in every domain of business. The advanced certificate in applied statistics is a smart investment to be able to move into hybrid, complex, higher-paying jobs.

Applied Statistics Courses

The graduate certificate in statistics requires two core courses and two elective courses. In addition to earning this credential, you also have access to career counselors in RIT’s Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education who provide advice to help you plan, prepare for, and meet your career goals.

A Foundation for the MS in Applied Statistics

With your graduate certificate in statistics, the MS in applied statistics is within reach. The four courses you will complete for the graduate certificate count toward the master's degree in applied statistics.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree.

Curriculum

Applied Statistics, Advanced Certificate, Typical Course Sequence

• First Year
  • STAT-641: Applied Linear Models - Regression (3 credits)
  • STAT-642: Applied Linear Models - ANOVA (3 credits)
  • Electives (6 credits)

Electives

• ISEE-682: Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals
• STAT-611: Statistical Software - R
• STAT-621: Statistical Quality Control
• STAT-670: Design of Experiments
• STAT-672: Survey Design and Analysis
• STAT-675: Data Visualization & Storytelling
• STAT-745: Predictive Analytics
• STAT-747: Principles of Statistical Data Mining
• STAT-753: Nonparametric Statistics and Bootstrapping
• STAT-756: Multivariate Analysis
• STAT-773: Times Series Analysis and Forecasting
• STAT-775: Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials
• STAT-776: Causal Inference
• STAT-784: Categorical Data Analysis

Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Applied Statistics Adv. Cert. program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
• Satisfy prerequisite requirements and/or complete bridge courses prior to starting program coursework.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Entrance exam requirements: None
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

English Language Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following official English language test scores.

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE Academic: 56

Cost and Financial Aid

An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method.

Additional Information

Prerequisites

Applicant must have college-level credit or practical experience in mathematics and statistics (two courses in probability and statistics).

Online Degree Information

The online applied statistics advanced certificate can only be completed part-time, taking one or two courses per term. The average time to completion is one year. All courses are asynchronous and your academic advisor will work with you to select courses that meet your degree requirements and your schedule. Students typically spend 10-12 hours per week per class, depending on the content and their background knowledge. A successfully completed applied statistics advanced certificate can be “stacked,” and will award 12 credits toward our applied statistics MS.