Applied Statistics, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Academic Pathway
- minor
- Degree/Program Type
- na
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Statistics
Program Contact
- Dr. Nao Mimoto
-
Interim Chair / Associate Professor / Actuarial Science Program Coordinator / Undergraduate & Graduate Academic Advisor
330.972.8011
Overview
The Minor in Applied Statistics provides non-Statistics majors with an opportunity to gain practical statistical skills that are useful in both employment settings and graduate programs. This minor will teach you how to analyze and manage data with statistical software tools. Calculus is not required on this track; it’s more focused on applying statistical tools to your professional work.
Admissions Requirements
This minor is open to undergraduate students from any major. A range of entry-level statistics courses are available to match your academic background. Students should consult their academic advisor when selecting electives and mapping their course plan.
Career Outcomes
Adding a minor in applied statistics strengthens your resume with in-demand quantitative skills that are valuable in healthcare, business, sports analytics, engineering, policy, social science, and technology fields. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in data analysis or to pursue graduate programs that require statistical literacy.
Build skills to make sense of data
Develop the statistical, computing and problem-solving skills to work with complex data, uncover meaningful patterns and apply what you learn to real-world questions.
STATISTICAL METHODS
Analyze complex data
Build a strong foundation in statistical methods, including regression and multifactor analysis of variance. Learn to analyze data, identify relationships and use statistical evidence to better understand complex questions.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Put statistics to work
Apply statistical theories and concepts to real-world problems through UA's Center for Statistical Consulting. You can also explore opportunities through the DATA+ Institute, which connects data, analytics, AI and emerging technologies with hands-on learning, research and collaboration.
COMPUTING + DATA
Work confidently with data
Develop programming skills for data-intensive applications, including data collection, analysis and visualization. Learn how to organize and manage data, use statistical software and move data between software tools.
Experience statistics beyond the classroom
Connect with other students, get involved and see how Akron graduates are putting their degrees to work.
Find your community with RooStats
Connect with fellow students through RooStats, UA's Statistics Club. Get involved with a student organization centered around a shared interest in statistics and data.