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MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS
College of Arts and Sciences |
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The Department
of Statistics in the College
of Arts and Sciences offers the Master in Industrial Statistics
using satellite delivery to USC campuses and other viewing sites
statewide. The program is geared towards two populations: 1)
people who are currently working in business, government or
industrial settings or 2) teachers who are interested in enhancing
their content knowledge through an advanced degree. The program
emphasizes the statistical tools and consulting skills necessary
for a successful statistical practitioner in the workplace.
While some theory is introduced, the focus is on applications
of statistics and on how statistics can be used to improve quality
in an organization or process.
Graduates of this type of program are in high demand as the
supply of trained professionals is much smaller than the demand
from industrial settings. Program graduates have a high placement
rate (98 percent). |
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Admissions Requirements |
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For
admission to The Graduate School, a baccalaureate or higher
degree from a college or university accredited by a regional
accrediting agency is normally required.
Applicants should submit a complete application packet including
official transcripts of college academic work, letters of
recommendation, and official score on the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
The Graduate Bulletin and
Admission Application are available on-line.
In addition to the above, the applicant should
have three semesters of calculus. Applicants who are
admitted without the calculus courses will be required to
complete them before beginning the Master's program.
Applicants should have two or more years of full-time work
in business, industry, or government equivalent. |
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Degree Requirements |
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The Master of Industrial Statistics requires
at least 36 hours of approved coursework and includes a core
curriculum of seven courses (21 semester hours). |
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Courses |
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STAT 525 |
Statistical Quality Control |
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STAT 702 |
Introduction to Statistical Theory |
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STAT 703 |
Statistical Theory II |
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STAT 704 |
Data Analysis I |
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STAT 705 |
Data Analysis II |
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STAT 506 |
Introduction to Experimental Design OR STAT 706
Experimental Design |
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STAT 750 |
Response Surface Methodology OR STAT 761 Reliability and
Life Testing |
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Other Required Courses |
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STAT 798 |
Independent Study |
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Electives (12 credit hours) |
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Classes are televised live via satellite with
real-time telephone interaction and are also available via video
streaming. Courses are viewable at USC campuses and at selected
South Carolina technical colleges based on space availability.
Please check with the coordinator at your preferred viewing
site. |
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Tuition |
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Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice and vary
for different programs. Current tuition and fee
information is available from the
Office
of the Bursar. |
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More
Information |
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Visit the program website:
http://www.stat.sc.edu/
Extended
Campus (EC) staff are available to assist you in your
area of South Carolina. You can also contact a student
services coordinator in the University
Instructional Services (UIS) office. |
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Educator Recertification |
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For information about educator
recertification pertaining to the above courses or program,
contact the SC Department of Education, Teacher Certification
Office, 3700 Forest Drive, Suite 500, Columbia, SC 29204, or
telephone toll free 877-885-5280. |
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