Statistics has a mathematical foundation. The Mathematical Statistics theme provides students with a chance to develop powerful mathematical and analytic skills, which are in great demand in many practical areas. The theme establishes for students a strong background in mathematical statistics, which is essential to the development of a research career in a broad variety of disciplines such as business, finance, industry, marketing, communications, computing, scientific and academic work. The strength of Statistics lies in the fact that statistical analysis is a major part of almost all fields of human activity. The Applied Statistics theme aims to provide a broad and solid training in applied statistical methodologies that are often required in business management, survey research, environmental protection, clinical trials, laboratories, forecasting and in subjects where statistical techniques are required for policy and decision making.
Excellent careers are available to graduates in Statistics.
Recent surveys indicate that graduates of the Statistics programme found employment mostly in banks, government, hospitals, market research firms, insurance companies and universities. A statistical career is never lonely, but instead exposes oneself to the most forefront worldwide issues through constant collaboration with other disciplines. The list is endless. All of these examples involve major creative and quantitative work which can only be done by well-trained statisticians having a thorough grasp of statistical concepts and techniques. In short, Statistics is a profession which is growing at a high rate all over the world, as the quantitative demands from every field rise.