Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Math
University of Concepcion
- City: Concepcion,
- Commune: Concepción,
- Region: Biobío Region
goals
General objective
The overall objective of the Master's Program in Statistics at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences is to train experts with a solid foundation in statistics, capable of developing innovative methodologies that help expand the frontiers of knowledge in the field and that can be used to solve concrete problems. As a result, the program aims to achieve a leading position in the region, increasing the publication rates of the Department of Statistics and establishing our students as potential researchers, capable of solving both theoretical and practical problems, thus producing excellent candidates for doctoral studies.
Specific objectives
The following objectives are planned for the Master's program in Statistics:
– To train statistics professionals specializing in statistical modeling, with great critical and innovative capacity.
– To generate professionals trained to interact with other disciplines, effectively linking with the productive and service sectors.
-To contribute to the training of advanced human capital in the field of statistics.
Applicant Profile
The applicant must have adequate training in statistics and/or mathematics at the undergraduate level related to the areas of statistics and/or mathematics. If the applicant has training related to other areas, they must provide proof of adequate training in statistics and/or mathematics or completed advanced training.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's program in Statistics at the University of Concepción possess the following competencies:
1. Possess advanced knowledge in Statistics that allows them to model observable physical situations or phenomena.
2. Possess a high capacity for creative thinking in the area.
3. Possess a great capacity for the development, computational implementation and application of statistical methods.
4. Apply and/or develop methodologies to solve specific problems associated with the production and service sectors.
5. Interact with professionals from other areas and contribute to the dissemination of the multiple applications of Statistics.
6. Be qualified to continue with higher postgraduate studies.
Lines of investigation
The research areas offered by the Master's program in Statistics are varied, all related to statistical modeling. These include Bayesian statistics, time series, nonparametric statistics, spatial statistics, and generalized linear models.
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