The skill sets gained by a Statistics student are applicable in many business and scientific settings. Statistics at the University of Calgary The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a complete range of programs in Statistics. At the undergraduate level, students can Minor in Statistics, Major in Statistics, or Honour in Statistics. Students can gain a BSc degree in Statistics or a BA degree in Statistics. While most students take Statistics in a BSc degree program, those who wish to combine Statistics with a Social Science specialization, such as Economics, Sociology or Political Science, would pursue a BA degree and follow the regulations of that Faculty.
Some students pursue double Major programs by taking the required courses from two programs.
Popular choices to combine with Statistics are Actuarial Science, Pure or Applied Mathematics, and Economics. Since the requirements for Statistics and Actuarial Science overlap a great deal, students find this combination attractive. At the graduate level, students can take an MSc degree or a PhD degree in Statistics. The MSc degree program is for those who have a Statistics undergraduate degree and wish to advance their knowledge of Statistics further. The PhD program is for those who wish to pursue an academic career or to practice Statistics at the highest level.