Applied Statistics and Decision-Making

This program is on PAUSE and will not receive incoming students for the 2022-2023 academic year.

How do we know statistics is such a hot field?
Statistics.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, statistician jobs are projected to grow 27% in the decade leading up to 2022__significantly faster than the 11% average growth rate forecast for all occupations.

That's hardly surprising, considering the explosion of big data and the eagerness of organizations in all sectors to turn that information into knowledge they can use.

Not all statisticians are created equal, however. When it comes to filling those jobs, companies are looking for candidates whose technical strengths are complemented by an interdisciplinary understanding of the business world.

At the Gabelli School, we designed a Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Decision-Making (MSSD) program that gives students a foundation in statistical theory, methods, and computation while also providing in-depth expertise in their chosen fields.

What does that mean for you? Whether you're interested in finance, biomedical research, marketing, human geography, or any other industry that relies on statistical analysis, you'll graduate with the skills employers are looking for.

• Academic Transcripts: All transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions MUST be submitted in English, or be accompanied by a certified English translation. Transcripts and credentials conversion information is available on the GSAS International Students page.
• Letters of Recommendation: When communicating with your recommendation letter writers, please provide them with at least one month’s advance notice to submit their recommendations. You will enter each recommendation provider’s name and email address directly into the online application. They will be notified electronically of your request. Please note: you may submit your application even if the submission of your recommendation letters is still in progress.
   
• Statement of Purpose/Intent: Can be submitted directly in the online application. Requirements for the statement may vary by program. Please see individual program requirements.
   
• Resume/CV: Can be submitted directly in the online application
   
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE scores): Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing, submission of GRE scores is optional/not required for select GSAS programs for the 2022-2023 application. However, some programs are still requiring the GRE. Please see the admissions information/requirements page on the individual program pages to determine if the GRE is optional/not required, required, or not accepted at all for your chosen program. Students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the process.

Thank you for your interest in Fordham University's graduate programs. Please note that in addition to the application found here, each program has its own admission requirements. Please check the webpage of the program to which you are applying, or consult with the program director, to be sure you are including the proper documentation with your application.

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