Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Other Natural Sciences
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
The objectives of the Master's Program in Statistics are: To train highly qualified statistical professionals capable of interacting with professionals from other fields and contributing to the dissemination of the many applications of statistics. To provide advanced statistical knowledge that enables graduates to teach the discipline at the higher education level.
Applicant Profile
This program is designed for professionals who, in their daily work, must apply advanced statistical techniques effectively and efficiently to analyze data and build appropriate models for decision-making. Application requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or Professional Title demonstrating a foundation in Probability, Statistics, and Data Analysis, awarded by a university recognized by the State of Chile. Foreign academic degrees must be equivalent to those mentioned above and must be legalized in the country of origin. Documents issued in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention will be accepted with an apostille. Documents issued in countries that are not signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention must be legalized at the Chilean Consulate in the country of origin, and then legalized and translated (when applicable) by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applicants must provide academic and professional credentials demonstrating their prior training and experience, in accordance with the program's educational requirements (Applicant's Curriculum Vitae). A written statement of purpose explaining the applicant's interest in the program and their academic objectives for pursuing a master's degree, as well as their commitment to the program's dedication, must also be submitted (Letter of Intent outlining interests and motivations). Two letters of recommendation are also required.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in Statistics will be able to: Propose, design, and implement statistical methods to solve a wide range of problems in diverse fields of knowledge. Work as consultants in multidisciplinary teams across various fields. Teach intermediate-level statistics courses at the university level.
Lines of investigation
Biostatistics. Statistical Computing. Bayesian Methods. Sampling. Psychometrics and Educational Measurement. Time Series and Financial Applications. Distribution Theory.
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