• The Bachelor's degree program in Statistics features a combination of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and is unique in Austria. We take advantage of the JKU's resources and classes offered in the fields of computer sciences, business informatics, and artificial intelligence.
• Students can write their thesis for a company and even get paid for their work. In the past, students have written theses for companies such as Hofer KG, Greiner, voestalpine, Pöttinger, Cubido, the Upper Austrian Chamber of Labour, Statistik Austria, and many more.
• You will acquire a broad spectrum of skills and expertise ranging from loan approval to developing new drugs. A variety of companies are seeking experts to further company success.
• The JKU Linz has a strong student-to-faculty ratio and students enjoy personal contact with professors and classmates at this department as well as at other departments. Students can discuss any problems or issues in a more personal setting.

The Bachelor's degree program in Statistics and Data Science consists of the following areas:

Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP)

New students will be required to complete the StEOP requirements at the beginning of the Bachelor's degree program. The required StEOP courses are outlined in the curriculum. Students must pass the required StEOP courses in order to continue on with the program and register for courses as outlined in the curriculum.

Students in the Bachelor's degree program Statistics and Data Science acquire expertise in:

• Statistics - Learn about various methods to sift through information and acquire insight to make educated predictions and prognoses.
• Data Science - Learn how to use the right software and apply statistical methods to concrete data sets. At the same time, acquire a base-knowledge understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data mining.
• Mathematics and Computer Science - Skills in these related subjects can help you better understand statistical methods and better manage data. In the area of statistics, you will learn how to use the free software R and learn about the popular statistics packages SAS and SPSS. In addition, your education in computer science includes learning Python and Java.

You will learn how to analyze data. The results will help you create solutions that are in high demand in today's business world, for example, as well as in industry, medicine and biology. Accompanying content and autonomous coursework allow you to individually specialize in a field.

Your career opportunities lie in areas requiring data to be collected, systematically managed, evaluated and presented on a large scale. You are in high demand in the job market because, among other things, the demand for educated statisticians is growing exponentially in lieu of digitization and new data collection methods. Our graduates learn about addressing the following:

• Industry and Research: Can I develop a robotic vacuum cleaner that work better than previous models?
• Healthcare: How well do relatives cope when caring for loved ones who have dementia?
• Medicine: Does the new drug really work better?
• Banks and Insurance Companies: Who is eligible for a loan? How much risk provision does a bank need in order to avoid a future banking crisis?
• Statistics Offices: How can I make information available to the general public without relaying someone's personal information?
• Market and Opinion Research: Where do young people like to go on vacation (and with whom)?

After completing your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:

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