Completed dissertations must be defended before a faculty panel. Prior work in statistics is not a requirement for admission to graduate study. Applicants for admission to the graduate program must hold a bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university and must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 overall and 3.2 in mathematical courses. The GMAT scores must also fall within the above percentile ranges. Two letters of recommendation and a statement of goals are required.
Admission is competitive.
The applicant's academic record and test scores are given the highest weight in the admissions process, although other factors, such as the applicant's ability and potential for further study as demonstrated by research publications, are also taken into consideration. A personal interview is not required but highly recommended. Degree Requirements Students must satisfactorily complete 30 hours of course work and pass a written comprehensive examination. Prior work in statistics is not a requirement for admission to graduate study. Applicants for admission to the graduate program must hold a bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university and must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 overall and 3.2 in mathe-matical courses.