Symbiosis International University has introduced M.Sc.in Applied Statistics along with the launch of Symbiosis Statistical Institute(SSI)in Pune. The full time postgraduate programme in Applied Statistics will be for two years and will provide more hands on training to learn new statistical methods and practices in statistical analysis.

The candidates will be evaluated on their performance at the “Writing Aptitude Test”,a written test that will be scheduled along with a

comprehensive Personal Interaction(PI). This year the batch commences in July 2018 and graduates from university with a minimum of 50 percent marks at graduation level and Statistics/Mathematics at principal/subsidiary level are eligible to join the curriculum this year.

Dr.Sharvari Shukla, Director and Professor of Symbiosis Statistical Institute, said “The course is commencing in July and we are very excited about the students of our very first batch. The major focus of the Symbiosis Statistical Institute is to train students to translate and apply statistical knowledge to solve real-world problems in various inter-disciplinary domains. Masters of Science in Applied Statistics shall offer modules, which are application oriented that facilitates learning statistical techniques, research methodologies and best practices in statistical analysis.”

Founded in 2002, Symbiosis Statistical Institute provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge about the National and International Research Institutes, Research Laboratory and many more. It aims to train students translate and apply statistical knowledge to figure out real-world problems in various inter-disciplinary domains. Objectives include ensuring holistic understanding of Statistics and provide a sound foundation and exposure to statistical ideas.