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Master of Arts [M.A] [Statistics] From University of California

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Statistics)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Mathematics,

Statistics

Ranked #8 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Master of Arts (M.A) in Statistics at the University of California is a 1-year program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The program is for full-time students and is designed to be completed in two semesters (fall and spring).
In order to obtain this degree, students must complete a minimum of 24 units of courses and pass a comprehensive examination.
The program focus on tackling statistical challenges encountered by industry rather than preparing for a PhD.
In the first semester, all students will take intensive graduate courses in probability, theoretical statistics, and statistical computing; the typical courses are STAT 201A, 201B, and 243.
In the second semester, students will take an advanced course in modern applied statistics (STAT 230), an elective, and a capstone course.
The capstone will consist of a team-based learning experience that will give students the opportunity to work on a real-world problem and carry out a substantial data analysis project.
All coursework used for the MA must be letter-graded unless the course is only offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. The total of S/U units may only be 2.
Shortly before or immediately after the start of spring classes in January, students will take a comprehensive exam on the theoretical foundations of statistics.
There will be a two-hour exam on the material of 201A and on the material of 201B. All students taking the exam will receive copies of previous examinations.
University usually recommends 80-90 students per year for admission to achieve an incoming class of 40 students.
The University of California, Berkeley ranks 2^nd in Statistics according to U.S News and World Report.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline	~~Sep 15, 2023~~ - ~~Jan 6, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880
Food	₹670912
Total Cost	₹2991252
Health Insurance	₹252317
Compulsory Fees	₹46750
International differential fee	₹507453
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.8 (A-) on a 4.0 scale.
Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

English Language proficiency:

All students from countries or political entities in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.
This applies to students from Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and Quebec (Canada).

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

202320222020201920182017

Mathematics 8 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Associate Statistician
Data Analyst
Financial Analyst
Research Analyst
Secondary School Teacher
Statistician, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
AAUW International Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student₹ 3.6 L/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details