M.Sc. Statistics programme is a two-year course divided into four-semester. A student is required to complete 80 credits for the completion of course and the award of degree. The programme includes 11 core courses, 3 elective courses, 1 open course, 4 practical courses and project work.

Major programme objectives are

1. To teach theoretical aspects of various statistical methods and its application.
2. To train students to handle large data sets and carry out data analysis using software and programming language.
3. To inculcate and develop aptitude to apply statistical tools at a number of data generating fields in real life problems.
4. To equip the students to undertake project work and communicate effectively.
5. To train and prepare the students so as to enable them to take prominent roles in a wide spectrum of employment and research.

The expected programme outcomes are

On successful completion of the course a student will be able to:

1. Gain sound knowledge in theoretical and practical aspects of Statistics.
2. Acquire the working knowledge of various statistical software and programming language
3. Acquire skills and competencies in statistical computing methods and develop algorithms and computer programmes for analyzing complex data sets.
4. Communicate effectively complex statistical ideas to people working in diverse spheres of academics and organizational set ups.
5. Handle and analyze large databases and make meaningful interpretations of the results.
6. Get wide range of job opportunities in industry as well as in government sector.
7. Make unique contribution for the development of discipline by addressing complex and challenging problems in emerging areas of the discipline.
8. Imbibe effective scientific and/or technical communication in both oral and writing.
9. Continue to acquire relevant knowledge and skills appropriate to professional activities and demonstrate highest standards of ethical issues in statistical sciences.