Applied Statistics Major Map
Use this major map to explore possibilities and plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academics.
Choose your year below, then see what you can do when you:
- Learn. Develop the knowledge and skills to complete your major.
- Engage. Contribute to campus and the community.
- Network. Build a foundation of professional connections.
- Transform. Make a positive impact in a diverse world.
- Prepare. Plan for life after graduation.
The map just offers suggestions - you don’t have to do it all.
Learn: What foundational courses should I be taking?
- MATH 115, MATH 116, MATH 227
- We highly recommend all students take STAT 305. Immediately after MATH 116 they are required to take STAT 325 and STAT 430. Apart from STAT and MATH courses, we highly recommend you take a computer programming course (CIS 1501 or equivalent).
Engage: What kinds of activities and organizations can I explore?
- Join Talent Gateway - UM-Dearborn’s online community where you can complete challenges, earn points, and connect experiences with courses and professional goals.
- Check out all the opportunities offered by the Office of Student Life or meet with a First Year Experience Librarian to learn about Mardigian Library resources.
Network: What are important topics in my field?
- Visit your professor’s office hours to introduce yourself.
- Join a professional organization related to your major.
Transform: What are the challenges and the strengths in my community?
- Find out about the Institute for Local Government.
- Attend a local meeting of your community board.
- Explore the Environmental Interpretive Center and sign up for one of their community or university activities.
Prepare: What are the career options for people with my major?
- Start building your CV - your academic resume.
- Explore career options in your field to learn about requirements and expectations.
- Visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn about different types of financial aid, including many scholarships.
Learn: How do I build on foundational courses?
- STAT 327 will develop your statistical computing skills.
- Enrich your statistical knowledge by taking upper level STAT courses like Time Series Analysis (STAT 460), Survival Analysis (STAT 545), Non para-metric Statistics, and Multivariate Statistics (450), Financial Mathematics (MATH 435) to name a few.
Engage: What activities and organizations will help me develop professional skills?
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Sign up for MLK Day of Service or Alternative Spring Break.
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Join a major-specific club, data analytics group or any number of student organizations on campus.
Network: How do I connect with faculty and students with similar interests?
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Submit one of your best papers or projects to the Meeting of Minds Undergraduate Conference.
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Attend department colloquium and other research talks on campus.
- Attend research talks at UM-Ann Arbor, Wayne State, or Oakland University.
Transform: What are the challenges and strengths of the Detroit Metro area?
- Contribute to a community project through the Office of Community Engaged Learning.
- Become a Diversity Ambassador or participate in a Conversation on Race.
Prepare: What resources are available on campus to help me develop the professional skills I will need?
- Develop your “academic toolkit” through numerous Seeds of Success workshops through the Office of Student Life.
- Meet with your professors to discuss your skills and possible career options.
- Find out about internships and whether your job qualifies for credit.
- Visit the Campus Writing Center.
Learn: How do I gain expertise in my major?
- Develop your statistical skills with both mathematical and computational understanding.
- Develop Strong Computational Skills in statistical programming languages like R, Python or SAS.
- Take a course or two in database management and distributed data systems.
Engage: How can I grow as a leader on campus?
- Consider running for Student Government or a leadership position in a campus organization.
- Create a data science club and start working on independent projects.
Network: How can I broaden my professional relationships?
- Connect with alumni through the 30-Minute Mentor Program.
- Submit your best paper or research to an undergraduate student journal.
Transform: How can I prepare to effectively solve local and global challenges?
- Visit the Office of International Affairs to plan and register for a Study Abroad course.
- Use Mardigian Library resources to learn more about real world problems and solutions.
Prepare: What practical things should I do to further my career options?
- Schedule a visit to the Office of Career Services.
- Work an internship into your schedule to gain professional experience.
- Assess what experiences you are lacking for current job postings and fill in those gaps before graduation.
Learn: How do I finish strong?
- We highly recommend you work on research projects (interdisciplinary projects are highly valuable ) during the summer as well as during the semester. What you do beyond your routine homework and quizzes counts a lot more than a letter grade.
- Discuss possible research projects with statistics professors in the department.
Engage: How can I mentor others to be leaders on campus?
- Create a new club or student organization.
Network: How can I demonstrate my readiness for the next steps?
- Make sure your applications for graduate or professional schools are complete with a writing sample and personal essay.
- Network with alumni working in careers of interest and ask questions about potential job opportunities.
- Request letters of recommendation from faculty who know your work.
Transform: How can I add to the strengths of my community, the region, and the world?
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Contribute to global learning initiatives on campus.
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Add a minor or certificate program to your degree.
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Increase knowledge of statistics with strong mathematical and computational skills.
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Learn new statistical and technological development in a different domain.
Prepare: How do I make the best use of university resources to launch my professional next steps?
- Apply to jobs or future education.
- Visit Career Services for advice with job searching and interviewing, resumes, and graduate school applications.
- Explore graduate programs at UM-Dearborn and register for postgraduate entrance exams (GRE, MCAT, LSAT) if you plan on graduate school.
- Graduate School.
- Work as a statistician, data scientist, data analyst, software developer or actuarial analyst.
Use the map on the interior portion of this brochure to review possibilities and plan for success in the five areas listed - Learn, Engage, Network, Transform and Prepare. The map gives options so you can select what best matches your interests and goals. Start thinking about your future now and build a path throughout your UM-Dearborn career that will prepare you for success.
College is a time for discovering your passions–figuring out who you are and what drives you. UM-Dearborn offers more than 100 majors and minors, so you can find a program that is right for you. We are committed to cultivating a campus community that acknowledges our similarities and celebrates our differences. On campus you’ll find a range of support services and offices that provide the programs you need to be successful both academically and personally.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
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