ms in applied statistics and decision-making
30 credits (3 terms)
Available Full Time or Part Time
Available Full Time or Part Time
stem program
ranked No. 6 in the 100 best jobs
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student population
52% female 48% male
52% female 48% male
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The MS in Applied Statistics and Decision-Making program at the Gabelli School of Business provides opportunities for students who want to advance in
data science. A broad foundation in statistics and the ability to apply it to a specific field such as finance, big data, or health care is offered through specialized electives and workshops. Popular academic backgrounds include mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, and others.
data science. A broad foundation in statistics and the ability to apply it to a specific field such as finance, big data, or health care is offered through specialized electives and workshops. Popular academic backgrounds include mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, and others.
APPLIED AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- March Data Crunch Madness Competition
- Data Mining Workshops
- Students Provided Membership In The American Statistical Association
EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT
- The Fordham Business Analytics Society connects students with analytics industry leaders and offers educational resources through special events and initiatives.
- The Fordham Digital Business Society aims to create a professional network of students, faculty, and businesses in the field, as well as to inform students of the latest trends.
- Research Center: The Center for Digital Transformation
RECENT EMPLOYERS OF MSSD GRADUATES
American Express, Barclays Investment Bank, Cognizant, Convergex, Deloitte, Emblem Health, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Moody’s, Smart Capital International, United Nations, Uber
CAREER PATHS
Top Industries include: Financial Services, Information Systems, Marketing Research, Consulting, Pharmaceutical/Health Services, etc.
In addition, roughly 20% of our graduates choose to continue with their studies at the doctoral level in such areas as statistics, financial engineering, and data science.
ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE
Jessica Ulbricht, MSSD ’17
Manager, New York Client Consulting, Factset Research Systems
“Beyond bringing an unparalleled level of knowledge to the classroom, the professors that I encountered at Gabelli worked hard to challenge me to apply business theories, big data, web analytics, and statistical techniques to the real world.“
The MS in Applied Statistics and Decision-Making program focuses on:
- Applied regression analysis
- Experimental design
- Judgment and decision-making
- Machine learning for statistics
- Observational studies
- Statistical methods
- Statistical risk analysis
- Statistical theory
For more on this program’s curriculum, visit the Gabelli School of Business Bulletin website.