Applied Statistical Methods

Provides professionals with advanced skills and tools to collect data, analyze it and interpret results across a wide variety of high-tech companies. The techniques learned can be applied to quality control, production design and analysis, telecommunications, financial analysis and risk analysis. 

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Students in the Applied Statistical Methods Graduate Certificate Program will learn a wide range of leadership and management skills in addition to the following skills: 

 

• Role and purpose of applied statistics (summary measures for quantitative/qualitative data, random behavior modeling, computational statistical inference, linear regression analysis and inference, and more). 
• Regression models and the least squares criterion. 
• Role of sample surveys, sampling design and different sampling methods. 
• Fixed and random effect models and ANOVA, block design, Latin square design, factorial and fractional factorial designs and their analysis.
• Statistical software such as JMP, SAS and S-plus. 
• Times-series and naïve-forecasting models, estimation and forecasting for ARMA models and nonseasonal and seasonal ARIMA models, and more.

• Completed application
  • First-year: commonapp.org
  • Transfer: njit.edu/apply
• $75 nonrefundable application fee
• English proficiency score
• Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)

First-Year Students

• Official high school/secondary school transcript in English or a notarized copy
• Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580)
• Optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College

TRANSFER STUDENTS

• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Transcript evaluation (WES or NACES member)
• Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:
  • English composition
  • Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)
  • Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)

• Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission

• Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)

• High school transcript

• SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023

• Letter of recommendation

• Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements