Statistics, BS
Are you interested in the real-world effects of statistics on fields ranging from computer science to artificial intelligence (AI) and more? Our Bachelor of Science in Statistics gives you the knowledge to interpret the vast amounts of data in our world, allowing you to turn raw numbers into actionable information, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.
Program Overview
The Statistics BS program teaches statistical methods to analyze and manage complex data, preparing students for business, science, health, and tech careers.
Our program’s flexibility makes it unique. Whether you aspire to a career in business and finance, want to be at the cutting-edge of artificial intelligence and technology, or you want to apply statistics to the social sciences, our program allows you to tailor your coursework to your interests. You’ll have the opportunity to take classes in probability and statistics, stochastic processes, data mining and business analytics, database systems, and more.
This program is ideal for students who plan to pursue graduate studies or want to apply statistical methods in professional settings.
Minors
If you’re interested in enhancing your primary field of study with knowledge of statistics, our minor will provide significant insights into the field and give you additional skills to support your future.
We currently offer the following minor:
- Statistics minor
Why Study Statistics?
With world-class faculty, the bachelor’s degree in statistics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville can enhance any field and prepare students to be at the cutting-edge of technology and innovation.
World-Class Faculty
At UT, our faculty are dedicated to seeing you succeed, no matter your career goals. Through expert mentorship and one-on-one guidance, you’ll graduate with a clear path forward and hit the ground running.
Statistics Enhances Any Field
Information is at the heart of knowledge. Whether you’re contributing to social science research, working on technology, or conducting market research in business, a statistics degree is versatile and prepares you to enter any field.
Be at the Cutting-Edge
Statistics is a vital component of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer science. In today’s technology-driven world, a bachelor’s in statistics prepares you to be at the cutting-edge of technology and innovation.
What Can You Do with a BS in Statistics After Graduation?
With a Bachelor of Science in Statistics, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re interested in applying your skills in industry, or education, there are ample opportunities for careers in tech, finance, business, and even government. Our graduates often go on to apply their skills working for artificial intelligence companies, conducting survey research, working in financial analysis for banks and large corporations, or conducting biostatistics and biomedical research.
In the government sector, students might work in US Census research, or for government agencies like the Department of Energy and Commerce where analyzing and understanding data are highly sought after skills.
Our program prepares you with skills that are transferrable to any career field, whether you want to work in healthcare, education, or industry.
Featured Courses
STAT 201 Introduction to Statistics
This course covers graphical and numerical summaries of data, an introduction to probability, sampling distributions, the normal distribution, and sampling techniques. Other topics include inference for a single mean, a single proportion, and difference in independent means using confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Also included are correlation, simple linear regression, and association between categorical variables. Use of widely used spreadsheet software. Applied course appropriate for a general audience.
BAS 475 Applied Time Series and Forecasting
Students will learn model building techniques for linear time series models, practical methods for univariate time series forecasting, Box-Jenkins forecasting methods, forecasting based on exponential smoothing, autoregression and stepwise autoregression, and forecasting from regression models. Use of standard computing packages. Major writing requirement.
MATH 300 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
Students will learn algebra of sets, functions, relations, and mathematical induction. This course also covers algebraic structure of the real number system, order properties, and completeness.
BAS 474 Data Mining and Business Analytics
This course covers understanding and applying data mining methods. Data preparation, exploratory data analysis and visualization, cluster analysis, logistic regression, decision trees, neural networks, association rules, model assessment, and other topics. Applications to real world data. Use of standard computer packages.
Complementary Majors, Minors, and Certificates
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