Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

Rice University, Houston, United States

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

MathematicsMain Subject Area

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Main Subject

Mathematics

Study Level

PHD

Program Learning Outcomes for PhD - Students awarded the PhD will be able to: Master statistical theory, computation and application. Make informed decisions in a professional or research setting from data sets containing pertinent information and communicate these decisions effectively. Understand and develop new statistical methodologies and understand their impact. Identify pertinent directions in the field. Participate in interdisciplinary statistical research and application methodologies, and develop leadership skills in interdisciplinary research. Understand stewardship responsibilities as a professional statistician. Demonstrate leadership potential in statistical science through teaching, technical or managerial ability, and communication skills. Develop the professorial, technical, managerial, and communication skills needed to become leaders in statistical science. Degree Requirements for PhD Program - Candidates for the PhD degree in statistics must complete at least 90 semester hours of approved course work beyond the bachelor's degree and a minimum of 60 hours beyond a master's degree, perform satisfactorily on preliminary and qualifying examinations, and complete an original thesis with a public oral defense. All STAT graduate students are assigned a limited amount of teaching and other departmental service as part of their graduate education. The assignment usually entails less than 10 hours per week, averaged over the semester. Students completing the PhD degree in four years will be assigned no more than six semesters of service.

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Mathematics

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PHD

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Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

Rice University, Houston, United States

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

MathematicsMain Subject Area

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