Master in Applied Statistics

General Provisions
If the student has not taken undergraduate courses in a field of specialization, he is required to take eighteen (18) units of qualifying courses to be determined by the Academic Program Chairperson unless otherwise specified in the curriculum;

The student may take more than the prescribed units in any distribution in the curriculum to meet his career objective and professional needs;

Free electives may be chosen from among the courses offered which are outside the required subjects in the student’s curriculum;

If the student has completed courses substantially equivalent to the required courses, he may waive the latter by application to the Dean.

Program Description
The program is designed in answer to the pressing need for statistical expertise by those engaged in scientific research in gathering science-based information for decision making. The program shall prepare professional and practicing statisticians to become competent managers, planners and decision-makers.

This program is offered in consortium with the National Statistics Office (NSO). The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are implementing the HRD Assistance Packages for the Union of Myanmar and Cambodia, respectively, through acceptance of scholars in this program from these countries.

Vision
The Master in Applied Statistics (MAS) is envisioned to instill a culture of excellence and global competitiveness in the field of statistics.

Mission
The program aims to provide advance studies in applied statistics for professional and practicing statisticians to be more responsive to the demands of the workplace, the community and world.

Objectives

• To enhance leadership qualities and competencies for professional career in statistics with emphasis in handling large data sets
• To develop effective use and analysis of statistics in management decision-making
• To advance acquisition of skills in using statistical tools and techniques in instruction, research and extension

Curriculum

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • ST 640 Statistical Analysis I
   • ST 641 Statistical Theory I
   • ST 642 Statistical Theory II
   • RH 600 Methods of Research
     
2. Major (18 units)

   Required Major Courses

   • ST 644 Statistical Consulting
   • ST 645 Statistical Data Processing
   • ST 646 Survey Designs
   • ST 647 Census and Statistical Operations

   Major Electives - choose any two (2) subjects

   • Statistical Methods
     • ST 648 Experimental Designs
     • ST 649 Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
     • ST 650 Multivariate Analysis
     • ST 651 Special Topics in Statistical Methodology
       
   • Official Statistics
     • ST 652 Demographic Analysis
     • ST 653 Labor and Manpower Statistics
     • ST 654 Economic Statistics and National Accounts
     • ST 655 Special Topics in Official Statistics
       
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • Any subject from allied field of specialization
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis