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Master of Science (Applied Statistics)

Course Code: Z193 CRICOS Code: 042607K

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
18 Month/s	Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)	A$23,200 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This program is designed for graduates in the humanities, social, life and health sciences who have a professional interest in the use of statistics. It is also applicable to other graduates who have a need to use statistics in their work but have not had sufficient or current training in applied statistics. It concentrates on practical skills and enables participants to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge of the advanced areas of statistics.

The Master of Science (Applied Statistics) is part of a nested suite of programs that includes the Graduate Certificate of Science (Applied Statistics) and Graduate Diploma of Science (Applied Statistics).

Aims & Objectives:

The master level offers students the opportunity to become proficient in a broader range of units than is covered in the graduate diploma, and to develop research and writing skills.

The aims of the program are as for graduate diploma plus the following:

proficiency in at least two of the following software packages in addition to SPSS (ACCESS, EXCEL, SAS, STATA, MINITAB, WINASTSA, AMOS, SAS Enterprise Miner)
experience in manipulating large data sets
data analysis skills in advanced statistical modelling and measurement approaches such as structural equation modelling, Rasch modelling, multi-level modelling, log-linear modelling, neural networks and decision trees
good communication, presentational and interpersonal (team-working) skills further developed using assignment work, seminar presentations and class discussion

Students will have the opportunity to undertake research that involves an industrial/research project involving practical problems and data of relevance to the student’s work interests. They will therefore gain experience in the areas of problem formulation, data preparation, data analysis and reporting of results in a work situation.

Course Structure:

The Master of Science (Applied Statistics) is a nested program. Applicants may enter the program at Level 1 (graduate certificate) and progress through to Level 2 (graduate diploma) and Level 3 (master).

Students must obtain prior approval from the program director and/or nominated staff member(s) as to which of the two master options they should take.

To complete the master program, students must gain a total of 150 credit points. These include the eight units of study of the graduate diploma. The master degree may be taken either by:

(i) Project master: the completion of two project units totalling 25 credit points (HMS790A and HMS790B) and 10 other units of study, at least six from Levels 2 or 3 of which at least two must be from Level 3, or
(ii) Non-project master: as for (i) with the two project units replaced with two other Level 3 units.

Full-time students undertake four units of study per semester, part-time students undertake two units of study per semester. The class contact hours for each unit of study will normally be three hours per week for one semester, consisting of a combination of lectures and practical work as applicable to the topic. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points.

Most units of study are available in online mode and may be taken by students both within and outside Australia, however, restrictions apply for online and/or off-campus studies to students enrolled as International Students in Australia (ie those with a student visa).

Applicants with suitable backgrounds may gain exemptions up to a maximum of 50% of the program, however, in most cases, a maximum of three exemptions (25%) may be granted.

Note: International student visa holders are required to study full-time.

Units of Study:

Program structure from 2011 onwards:

Level 1
* HMS770 Statistical Practice 1 or equivalent

* HMS771 Statistical Practice 2 or equivalent

* HMS772 Basic Statistical Computing

and

* HMS777 Research Design (previously HMS773)

or ** HMS786 Survey Sampling

Level 2

** HMS780 Multivariate Statistics

** HMS781 Further Statistical Computing

** HMS782 Forecasting

and

** HMS786 Survey Sampling

* HMS777 Research Design (previously HMS773)

Level 3

Option 1:

** HMS791 Structural Equation Modelling

** HMS796 Using R for Statistical Analysis (replacing HMS792 Scale Development and Evaluation)

** HMS793 Advanced Topics in Regression

** HMS794 Statistical Marketing Tools

Option 2:

*** HMS790A/B Industrial/Research Project

and two of the following units

** HMS791 Structural Equation Modelling

** HMS796 Using R for Statistical Analysis (replacing HMS792 Scale Development and Evaluation)

** HMS793 Advanced Topics in Regression

** HMS794 Statistical Marketing Tools

* Online delivery only

** Either on-campus or online delivery

*** On-campus delivery only (distance education may be available subject to approval by unit convenor)

NB: Please check the timetable for details of on-campus unit offerings at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/timetable/office/

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Research officer in a wide variety of areas including government agencies, market research, education, medical and biological sciences, town planning and social research.

Professional recognition:

Students who complete a master program with appropriate experience are eligible to apply for the award of Accredited Statistician. Students who complete the Industrial/Research Project may apply for certification by the Australian Marketing and Social Research Society. Students who have SAS experience may want to write the Base SAS Certification exam.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

English Language Requirements:

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Academic Requirements:

A recognised bachelor degree or other qualifications with relevant experience deemed appropriate by the University.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.