The master's program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in industry or government or for further study at the PhD level. The MS is broadly based with course work in statistical methodology, probability theory, mathematical statistics and linear statistical models, along with a selection of courses from a wide variety of areas in statistics, mathematics and computer science.

Unique to our program is the opportunity for students to collaborate with Mines faculty and scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on statistical problems related to climate change and global warming.