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Postgraduate MAQ-APS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics

Develop key statistics skills

Learn how to collect quality data and interpret it. You’ll study statistical concepts and data analysis techniques. Become the critical thinker and problem solver that business, government and research bodies need. Work towards becoming a statistician.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$15,000

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 11 Jun 23
  • 09 Jul 23
  • 09 Jul 23
  • 03 Sep 23
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QS Ranking 2023

14

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10

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Degree details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of the degree you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of statistical methods.
  2. Formulate basic statistical models.
  3. Identify statistical methods for data from a range of statistical applications.
  4. Evaluate the ethical aspects and implications of professional statistical work.
  5. Apply appropriate statistical models/methods for various types of data.
  6. Use suitable modern statistical software packages for a variety of statistical analyses.
  7. Apply appropriate statistical analyses to address a range of common practical problems.
  8. Communicate statistical results to a wide range of audiences in multiple modes, including verbally and in writing.
Career opportunities
  • Business or venture analyst
  • Statistician
Entry requirements

Higher education

To apply for this degree students should hold:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning; or
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

English Proficiency Requirements

All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

The required standard of English for this degree is:

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent from TOEFL, Pearson, Cambridge or OET.

Credit for previous study or work

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning.

Description

The Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics provides you with knowledge and skills to work as a statistician, analyst or data scientist in a range of industries. This degree is an entry pathway to the Master of Applied Statistics.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Choose two of the following subjects:

  • Graphics, Multivariate Methods and Data Mining
  • Statistical Inference
  • Design of Surveys and Experiments
  • Introductory Statistics
  • Linear Models
  • Applied Statistics
  • Introduction to Probability 

In addition, choose two of the following subjects:

  • Generalized Linear Models Approved
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Time Series
  • Statistical Graphics
  • Survival Analysis
  • Bayesian Data Analysis
  • Modern Computational Statistical Methods 

The order in which you study subjects may depend upon when you commence your degree and the pace of your study. Some subjects are only available at certain times of the year.

Award Requirements

This postgraduate coursework degree requires completion of four subjects.

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