Master of Statistics and Operations Research

The Master of Statistics and Operations Research program aims to provide opportunities to further your understanding in the modelling of physical, biological and economic phenomena so that you will be able to contribute to applied research and development in industry, commerce and research.

The consulting component and/or minor thesis will develop your consulting and research skills.The program furthers your knowledge of statistical and operations research methodologies and provides a theoretical foundation combined with practical applications of current techniques employed by practising engineers, scientists and other professionals in industry, research, consulting, teaching and business.MATH2349 Data Wrangling will serve as a WIL course in your first year.MATH2191 Applied Research Project will serve as a capstone experience - a culmination and application of your prior studies in this program.This program is delivered on campus;

some courses may be available online.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the Science Option list below:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and complete Sixty (60) Credit Points from the following Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from the Science Option list below. Science Option Course List:

A bachelor degree

OR

At least 10 years of relevant work experience

International qualifications are assessed according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

English language requirements

IELTS - 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0) For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page

Exemptions

Some applicants might be eligible for exemptions that might change the duration of their program. Please refer to the Articulation and Pathways section for more detail.

The program has a student-focused approach that aims at developing your skills in the use of statistics and operations research in solving real world problems that arise in industry, research and business environments. This is achieved using statistical software accompanied by an in-depth understanding of the statistical processes involved. By completing this program, you will be particularly knowledgeable, creative and critical in the sense of how you interpret and analyse data. You will also be equipped with the ability to apply knowledge to solve a wide range of real world problems.

The following are the key capabilities developed in the program which will make you, as a graduate, relevant to current industry and business requirements:

Personal and professional awareness

• the ability to contextualise outputs where data are drawn from diverse and evolving social, political and cultural dimensions
• the ability to reflect on experience and improve your own future practice
• the ability to apply the principles of lifelong learning to any new challenge.

Knowledge and technical competence

• an understanding of appropriate and relevant, fundamental and applied mathematical and statistical knowledge, methodologies and modern computational tools.

Problem-solving

• the ability to bring together and flexibly apply knowledge to characterise, analyse and solve a wide range of problems
• an understanding of the balance between the complexity / accuracy of the mathematical / statistical models used and the timeliness of the delivery of the solution.

Teamwork and project management

• the ability to contribute to professional work settings through effective participation in teams and organisation of project tasks
• the ability to constructively engage with other team members and resolve conflict.

Communication

• the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical material in a range of forms (written, electronic, graphic, oral), and to tailor the style and means of communication to different audiences. Of particular interest is the ability to explain technical material, without unnecessary jargon, to lay persons such as the general public or line managers.

Information literacy

• the ability to locate and use data and information and evaluate its quality with respect to its authority and relevance.

Ethics

• develop the cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
• use initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
• take responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaborations with others within broad parameters.