Statistics
With a specialization in Statistics, Mathematics students learn to incorporate pure math, big data, and computing to uncover insight in numbers. Pave the way for a future career in a variety of industries, from medicine and communications to marketing and technology, with statistics playing a big role in strategic planning and decision-making.
Courses
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Honours degree in Mathematics may graduate with a Specialization in Statistics if they have successfully completed the following 4.5 credits:
3.0 MATH credits consisting of:
- MATH 2560H: Statistics I: Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 2570H: Probability II: Intermediate Probability
- MATH-COIS 3180H: Numerical and Computational Methods
- MATH 3560H: Statistics II: Linear Models
- MATH 4560H: Statistics IV: Time Series
- MATH 4561H: Statistics V: Sampling and Experimental Design
1.0 COIS credit consisting of:
- COIS-MDST 1010H: The Digital World
- COIS 1020H: Programming for Computer Science
0.5 credit from:
- MATH 4570H: Probability III: Stochastic Processes
- MATH 4850Y: Community-Based Research Project
- MATH 4851H: Community-Based Research Project
- MATH 4852H: Community-Based Research Project
- COIS 4400H: Data Mining
Resume Boosters:
- Learn in small groups working alongside faculty dedicated to challenging and strengthening your skills.
- Participate in summer research opportunities or get involved with the Math Society of Trent (MASCOT).

Career Paths:
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Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.
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