Overview Risk prediction. Weather forecasts. Market research. Finance. Population growth. Emergency preparedness. Political campaigns. Insurance. Astronomy. Statistics plays a vital role in these endeavours and many more like them. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on analysing and interpreting data, the demand for highly trained statisticians continues to grow. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career in this increasingly important field. KEY FEATURES You'll gain a deep knowledge of statistics with applications for both the public and private sector You'll learn how to apply contemporary statistical methods, as well as about the use of the latest computational techniques: both skills are highly valued by employers. You can undertake specialised study in the areas of biostatistics, generalised linear models, time series, stochastic finance, computational statistics and data mining. SUITABLE FOR Students who wish to work as statisticians or students who are already working in other roles which require a deeper knowledge of statistics. Career Opportunities PROFESSIONS There is a critical shortage of professionally trained statisticians in Australia. Key government agencies such as Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) employ statisticians to inform decisions, conduct research and initiate discussion. In the corporate sector, financial institutions and insurance companies require statisticians to perform operation research, manage risk and analyse data for modelling and forecasting. EMPLOYERS insurance companies financial institutions government departments medical institutions research organisations