MPS in Applied Statistics

MPS in Applied Statistics

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, USA
MPS in Applied Statistics
Duration1 Year
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Statistics is for those who are interested in professional careers in business, industry, government or scientific research
  • MPS program provides rigorous training in modern data analytical skills that are sought after in almost any field
  • Currently, Cornell is the only Ivy League University that provides such a program. This program is recognized as a Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program, approved by the Council of Graduate Schools
  • The MPS Program Has Two Options:
    • Option I focuses on techniques of Statistical Analysis
    • Option II, Data Science, which along with statistical techniques puts more emphasis on computer science than Option I, for example, high-performance computing, databases, middleware, and scripting
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees4290839 INR
Hostel & Meals902463 INR
Insurance227630 INR
Student Activity Fee6299 INR
Books and supplies97409 INR
Personal and Micellaneous Expenses494224 INR
Application Fee7690 INR
Total1735715 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in the quantitatively oriented stream and can be from a variety of fields; for example, statistical, mathematical, engineering, physical, agricultural, biological, social, or computer science
  • Prerequisite: Minimum mathematical background:
    • Two semesters of calculus
    • One elementary non-calculus based statistics.
    • One course in matrix algebra
  • Preference will be given to applicants with more than the minimum mathematical background
ExamsTOEFL: Accepted
Minimum scores required: listening 15, writing 20, reading 20, speaking 22
IELTS: 7

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Official Transcripts 
  • A statement of purpose (including your desired option of the MPS program)
  • Two academic letters of recommendation. applicants may also submit a professional reference as the third letter of recommendation if they have one
  • Resume
  • Official GRE scores.
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