2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Statistical Science
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Professor Lynne Stokes, Department Chair
Professors: Ronald Butler, Daniel Heitjan, Hon Keung Ng, Lynne Stokes, Sherry Wang, Wayne Woodward
Associate Professors: Jing Cao, Ian Harris, Monnie McGee
Assistant Professor: Cornelis Potgieter
Senior Lecturers: Alan Elliot, Stephen Robertson
Lecturers: Mahesh Fernando, Bivin Sadler
The Department of Statistical Science offers the following graduate degree programs: the Ph.D. in statistical science, the Ph.D. in biostatistics and the M.S. in applied statistics and data analytics. The courses in the Ph.D. curriculum provide students with the strong theoretical foundation in mathematical statistics, probability and stochastic processes along with applied courses covering the intricacies of statistical practice needed for students pursuing a well-rounded, research-oriented Ph.D. degree. The Ph.D. in biostatistics is conferred by the Department of Statistical Science at SMU in partnership with faculty in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Students attain a strong mathematical and statistical foundation such as that provided in the Ph.D. in statistical science curriculum, but they will also take courses and become involved in research projects that prepare them for a research career in biostatistics. The M.S. in applied statistics and data analytics degree program is designed to provide training that is ideally suited to produce graduates who are proficient in statistical methods while at the same time are trained in topics such as data base management, data mining and the use of SAS and other statistical software that are necessary tools of today’s data analysts.
Note: In both Ph.D. programs, a student will advance to candidacy after he or she passes comprehensive and qualifying exams, prepares a written prospectus, gives an oral presentation in a research area on which the dissertation will be based, and receives approval of the prospectus from his or her dissertation committee.
ProgramsDoctoral
Master
CoursesStatistical Science
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