Program Overview
Statistics, B.Sc. Major
The Statistics Major program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in statistical theory and methods, as well as practical experience in data analysis and interpretation.
Program Requirements
To enter the Major Degree program in Statistics, a student must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a minimum DGPA of 2.00, and also obtained a minimum grade of "C+" in STAT 2150.
The program requires the completion of 120 credit hours, including:
- 48 credit hours of required courses in Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science
- 12 credit hours of elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science
- 6 credit hours of courses from the Faculty of Arts
- 54 credit hours of other elective courses
Course Requirements
The required courses for the Statistics Major program include:
- STAT 1150: Introduction to Statistics and Computing
- STAT 2150: Statistics and Computing
- STAT 2300: Principles of Data Collection
- STAT 2400: Introduction to Probability 1
- STAT 2800: Introduction to Probability 2
- STAT 3100: Introduction to Statistical Inference
- STAT 3150: Statistical Computing
- STAT 3450: Linear Models
- MATH 1220: Linear Algebra 1
- MATH 1230: Differential Calculus
- MATH 1232: Integral Calculus
- MATH 1240: Elementary Discrete Mathematics
- COMP 1010: Introductory Computer Science 1
- COMP 1020: Introductory Computer Science 2
Elective Courses
Students can choose from a variety of elective courses in Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science, including:
- STAT 3030: Introduction to Stochastic Processes
- STAT 3170: Statistical Quality Control
- STAT 3380: Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics
- STAT 3490: Time Series Analysis
- STAT 3550: Nonlinear Regression Models
- MATH 2030: Combinatorics 1
- MATH 2070: Graph Theory 1
- MATH 2080: Introduction to Analysis
- COMP 2080: Algorithms: Design and Implementation
- COMP 2140: Data Structures: Analysis and Implementation
Co-operative Education Option
The Statistics Major program offers a Co-operative Education Option, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a statistical setting.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Statistics Major program, students must have completed all required courses with a minimum grade of "C" and have a minimum DGPA of 2.00.
Academic Regulations
The Statistics Major program is subject to the academic regulations of the Faculty of Science, including the regulations on academic standing, probation, and suspension.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Statistics Major program can pursue a variety of career opportunities in fields such as data analysis, biostatistics, actuarial science, and machine learning.
Research Areas
The Department of Statistics at the University of Manitoba has research areas in statistical theory, applied statistics, and biostatistics, among others.
Faculty and Staff
The Department of Statistics has a diverse faculty and staff with expertise in various areas of statistics and related fields.
Facilities and Resources
The University of Manitoba has state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including computer labs, libraries, and research centers, to support student learning and research in statistics.