Applied Statistics and Operations Research
The Cognate area consists of six or more credit hours of non-statistics graduate courses selected in an area where statistics can be applied, or which can be used to support graduate study in Applied Statistics. The Cognate area must be approved by the student's graduate coordinator. Listed below are only some of the many choices a student can select for a Cognate area. Some of the courses available in these areas are also listed.
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Actuarial Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Operations Research |
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MATH 5260 Actuarial Mathematics I |
MATH 5510 Numerical Analysis |
GBA 5600 Introduction to Management Science |
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MATH 5270 Actuarial Mathematics II |
MATH 5520 Numerical Analysis |
GBA 6610 Linear and Integer Programming |
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MATH 6650 Real Analysis I |
GBA 6620 Probability Models for Decision Making |
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MATH 6660 Real Analysis II |
GBA 6660 Computer Simulation of Management Systems |
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(Students who are considering continuing studies toward a PhD in Statistics are encouraged to enroll in MATH 665 and MATH 6660.) |
OR 6470 Network Analysis |
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OR 6490 Applied Nonlinear and Dynamic Programming |
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OR 6510 Mathematical Programming and Applications |
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OR 6550 Stochastic Models and Applications |
Other areas from which Cognates can be selected include Computer Science, Sociology, Business Administration, Economics, Technology, and Biology.