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Overview
M.Phil.
Statistics or Master of Philosophy in Statistics is a
postgraduate Statistics course. Statistics is a branch of mathematics that
deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses
of numerical data. Statisticians collect, verify and interpret data and use the
same to solve problems in a wide variety of fields. The services of a
statistician are required in every field right from government offices to
international sporting events. The M.Phil. involves a combination of course
work and research training and is designed to extend the competence of
candidates in their chosen discipline. The course offers a wide range of
subjects and will provide the quantitative skills and expertise required to
carry out various types of econometric and statistical analyses. Students
acquire the skills necessary to undertake applied and or theoretical projects
and the ability to communicate the results of their work to wider audiences.
The normal period of candidature is 18 months full-time equivalent (or 72
credit points). The minimum and maximum period of candidature is 12 and 24
months full-time equivalent respectively. Masters candidates may be able to
upgrade to doctoral candidature after 12 months, provided that satisfactory
progress has been made and certain preconditions are met.
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The
course is beneficial as applicants find jobs in local and central government,
industry, commerce, the NHS, education authorities, further and higher
education, and charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations.
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They
have also opportunities in the civil service and graduate management training
schemes. Sociology graduates work with a varied and diverse client group.
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Teaching
is an important and evergreen area with them; there they can become teacher,
lecturer at school and college level respectively.
Eligibility
Students should have
passed a Master's Degree in the respective subject with a minimum of Second
Class securing at least 55% of the aggregate marks or in an examination
recognised as equivalent thereto for all the subjects.
Admission
Process
Master’s
degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks is the basic
qualification required. Such candidates must have qualified 10 + 2 and
graduation with at least 50% marks.
Those
having a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in masters as well as bachelor’s degree
are also eligible.
Admission Process
Admission to the course
is done on the basis of an entrance test. Written exam comprises of objective
model questions of 100 numbers. Time allotted for answering this single paper
test is 2 hours. Syllabus for the exam is based on master’s degree in the
concerned subject.
Exams are:
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CCS
University entrance exam
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University
of Delhi Entrance exam
Most
of the colleges arrange entrance test and interview for admission in M.Phil in
Statistics. Yet few colleges like Kurukshetra University and IGNOU provide
direct admission for acquiring distance-learning.
Major Job positions
Statisticians
A
statistician is responsible for the collection, evaluation, interpretation and
presentation of quantitative data
Business
Analyst
A business analyst is
responsible to develop the solutions that can solve business problems
technically and it also analyse the requirements and documentation for
advancing sales efforts.
Mathematician
Mathematician is a
professional who is responsible for using formulas and models to prove and
disapprove the theories. They use techniques for solving business problems and
engineering etc.
Risk
Analyst
Risk analyst has the
major responsibility to know or estimate the risks financially involved in the
investments and operations in an organisation. They usually work for banks and
financial institutions.
Data
Analyst
Data analysts is a
professional who has responsibilities like collecting data for market research,
logistics, and transportations to use that data in order to take decisions.
Content
Analyst
Content analyst is
responsible for analysing the accuracy with in the content like facts and
grammar.
Statistic
Trainer
Instructors are
responsible for leveraging their expertise to deliver education services to
students through: Preparing course plans and materials, Delivering
courses, Monitoring progress/attendance, Advising students, Recording grades
and submitting reports
Consultant
Consultants are those
who provide training and advice and support to the group.
Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
Statistician | Statisticians lead a team of Statistical and Data Analysts in delivering Analytics requirements of the client. | Statisticians lead a team of Statistical and Data Analysts in delivering Analytics requirements of the client. | 3,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
Business Analyst | Business Analysts prepare specialized solutions for business issues, for the purpose of propelling an organization's business endeavors, starting with identifying, breaking down, and required action plans. | Business Analysts prepare specialized solutions for business issues, for the purpose of propelling an organization's business endeavors, starting with identifying, breaking down, and required action plans. | 5,84,753 in 0-2 Years |
Mathematician | Mathematician is a professional who is responsible for using formulas and models to prove and disapprove the theories. They use techniques for solving business problems and engineering etc. | Mathematician is a professional who is responsible for using formulas and models to prove and disapprove the theories. They use techniques for solving business problems and engineering etc. | 9,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
Risk Analyst | Risk analyst has the major responsibility to know or estimate the risks financially involved in the investments and operations in an organisation. They usually work for banks and financial institutions. | Risk analyst has the major responsibility to know or estimate the risks financially involved in the investments and operations in an organisation. They usually work for banks and financial institutions. | 5,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
Content Analyst | Content analyst is responsible for analysing the accuracy within the content like facts and grammar. | Content analyst is responsible for analysing the accuracy within the content like facts and grammar. | 3,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
Consultant | Consultants are those who provide training and advice and support to the group. | Consultants are those who provide training and advice and support to the group. | 8,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors