spring 2025
STA-3900 Master's Thesis in Statistics - 60 ECTS
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The candidate:
- has a solid basis in statistical sciences
- has advanced knowledge of theory and methods in the special theme treated
- can apply knowledge on new areas of research
- good knowledge of scientific method
Skills - The candidate:
- is able to use necessary programming tools and advanced software for solving statistical problems numerically
- is able to work independently with problem solving following scientific method
- can evaluate and analyse published theories and methods in statistical literature
General competences - The candidate:
- displays good communication skills, oral and written, in the presentation of scientific work for both the general public and for the specialists in the field
- displays good working habits and follows the code of ethics in scientific work
- is able to continue a career within research, teaching, production, development and technical professions in the society
- can produce a well-structured presentation of an extensive independent scientific work
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision in statistics or related areas
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the field of statistics
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites.
Admission requirements: Bachelor of science degree in Mathematics, statistics or equal.
Do you have questions about this course? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412
Examination
| Examination: | Date: | Weighting: | Duration: | Grade scale: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 15.05.2025 14:00 (Hand in) | 0/1 | 4 Semesters | A–E, fail F |
| Oral exam | 1/1 | A–E, fail F |
Re-sit examination
Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
Re-submission of the thesis: Only if a master's thesis project is graded "F" (fail), may the thesis be resubmitted in revised form. A new deadline for submission will be given. The deadline for resubmitting the thesis is 3 months from the point in time when the candidate was informed about the exam result. If the thesis receives a grade of "F" a second time, the student can apply to the Programme Board for a new master's thesis project.
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 60
- Course code: STA-3900
- Responsible unit
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Earlier years and semesters for this topic