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Programs

Studying Statistics

Statistics deals with methods for proper acquisition, description and analysis of data. Aim of scientific statistics is the development and judgement of methods, which allow to infer on hidden facts based on experimentally gained data or data from surveys. 

 

Studies

Statistics

Contact Head of the Study Commision

andreas.quatember(at)jku.at

Questions on Credit Transfer for Examinations (Praeses)

helga.wagner(at)jku.at

Representation of branch of study

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Location

Science Park 2, Intermediate Storey

Telephone

+43 732 2468 6801

Areas of Activity

Graduates of the Statistics program work in different fields such as: 

  • Federal Statistical Agencies (Statistics Austria) or Agencies of provinces and communities
  • Chambers and public services
  • Larger companies with quality assurance
  • Public opinion research and social research institutes
  • Banks and insurances
  • Medicine, biology and pharmacy
  • Data Science (Data bases, Big Data)
  • Science and Research

Contact:

  • General Questions: Assoz. Univ.-Prof.in Dipl.-Ing.in Dr.in Bettina Grün (Head of the Study Commission)
  • Questions regarding Credit Transfer for Examinations: Assoz. Univ.-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Helga Wagner  (Praeses of the Assessment Commision for Statistics)

Data Science

JKU will presently not offer an autonomous study program Data science. However, there is the possibility to choose a course specialization Data Science in the Master Studiies Statistics, Computer Science and Business Informatics.

We recommend students of Statistics, who are interested in specifics in Data Science beyond that to select courses from computer science, business intelligence, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as free electives in their bachelor's program and masters' program Statistics. 

 

Study

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics

Study

Master's Degree in Statistics

to the Master
Study

Doctorate Program in Statistics

Doktoratsstudium Statistik im Rahmen des Doktorates der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften)