Master's in Statistical Science (MSS) program is a rigorous two-year graduate experience, where you'll delve into the very core of statistical theory, methods, computation, and their real-world applications. This is the pathway to unlock a world of professional opportunities in industry, business, and government. It's also the bridge that propels you toward the realm of Ph.D. studies in statistics and related fields.
The Master's in Statistical Science (MSS) program provides guidance for students interested in specializing in particular statistics focus areas/ tracks:
“The MSS program shaped me into a better stat-istician. It equipped me with the necessary toolkit to be a well-rounded data scientist, and it also taught me how to be a better thinker with systematic decision-making approaches in general. In particular, I highly recommend the year-long Capstone course in collaboration with the Masters in Data Science program. I applied newly learned knowledge to solve real-life problems with the support and guidance from Duke faculty, and it provided a platform for the students to learn from each other’s strengths."
Chaojun "Cathy" Shi, Data Scientist, Hortifrut (MSS 2022 Graduate)
"I really enjoy the small size of this program, it has helped me interact with people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, as well as faculty at a much deeper level compared to my undergrad studies. I also enjoy the faculty’s openness to meet one-on-one whenever needed and guide students both academically and professionally – something you don’t find in many graduate programs."
Eduardo Coronado Sroka, Sr. Analyst, McKinsey & Company (MSS 2020)
"I really enjoyed the program’s flexibility. I was able to tailor the experience to my personal interests while developing a solid foundation in statistical theory and methods. I took electives that catered to my interests in ecological statistics and machine learning methods. I also completed a Capstone project and a faculty research project, which were invaluable experiences in honing my research interests and developing my Ph.D. applications. I highly recommend the MSS program for its rigorous and comprehensive statistics curriculum, plethora of research opportunities and applied data science projects, and thorough preparation for further graduate study or a career in industry."
Mady Beckner (MSS 2022)
Ph.D. candidate, UCLA Department of Statistical Science
