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RMIT University

Students will learn to use a number of industry-relevant computer packages and gain the skills and knowledge to apply statistics to a broad range of industries. Statisticians apply problem-solving and data analysis skills to fields including banking and finance (maximising profit and minimising risk), medical research (treatment and drug efficacy), environmental modelling (resources, biodiversity, weather and climate), marketing (market segmentation and clustering).A wide variety of companies rely on statistics for reporting, data modelling and forecasting operational results.This program - one of the only stand-alone statistics programs offered in Australia - is highly regarded for its industry engagement and employment focus. RMIT statistics graduates are prized for their hands-on IT literacy, problem-solving skills and exposure to real-world statistical problems throughout their studies.This program is for students who are interested insolving problems through data analysis,predicting future trends in the environment, economy and finance,sports statistics,the practical application of mathematics and statistics theory.
Higher Mathematics or VCE Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics.
The major studies include problem-solving and data analysis skills to fields including banking and finance (maximising profit and minimising risk), medical research (treatment and drug efficacy), environmental modelling (resources, biodiversity, weather and climate), marketing (market segmentation and clustering).
Student must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65%.For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12, see the Entry requirements by country web page.Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Students are eligible for graduate membership of the Statistical Society of Australia and the Australian Society for Operations Research.
The statistics graduates are ideally placed to capitalise on a world awash with data.There is a chronic undersupply of statistics graduates currently, and the Australian Government forecasts a 33% growth in demand for statisticians over the next 3 years. In other words there has never been a better time to study statistics.Graduates work in sports statistics at the AIS and the Australian Football League (AFL) and public service for organisations like Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Bureau of Meteorology and Australia Post. They also enter many banking and finance careers.
3 years full-time or part-time study may be available, International student visa holders can only s