Students pursuing the BS in Applied Mathematics may choose an area of emphasis in statistics by completing additional 9 credits in designated statistics courses, none of which may count toward their major. Students who completed an area of emphasis in statistics must have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of statistical theory, techniques and methodologies, working with real data using computational statistical software, and understanding of data analysis. An area of emphasis in statistics provides a window of job opportunities in business, government, industry and health sectors, and further studies in statistics