• The JKU’s graduate degree program in Statistics and Data Science gives you a unique opportunity to work on current cases using real data, thereby applying theory learned in the classroom to address and solve real-world issues. You can also opt to write your Master’s thesis at a company.
• You can earn additional academic qualifications, such as the "EMOS: European Master's in Official Statistics".
• JKU students consistently rate the program highly; students especially appreciate the more familiar environment, the low student-to-faculty ratio, and being able to easily contact classmates and faculty members.

As part of the Master’s degree program amounting to a total of 120 ECTS credits, students must complete courses in the subject areas of data science, mathematical statistics, recent developments in statistics and data science, statistical methods, soft skills, and free electives.

Detailed information about the program structure and courses are available in the curriculum and in the course catalog.

• The program not only focuses on the study of statistics and data science, but also included honing skills to work effectively with others in different fields and subject areas.
• Statistics: Focus on statistical concepts that include for example an in-depth study of biostatistics and experimental design; you can also earn the European EMOS certificate to boost your professional career and give yourself an international competitive edge.
• Data Science: Apply principles and context to Big Data analyses, for example, or to the way data quantity and quality interact. You can also choose to focus on a specialization area of your choice.
• Cross-Disciplinary Focus: Hone your skills to not only be able to work effectively with experts in different fields, but to also create and apply solution-oriented methods.

After successfully completing the Master's degree program in Statistics and Data Science, you can pursue a variety of professional careers. Companies and industries that need to collect, systematically manage, analyze, and present data on a large scale need your expertise! Digitalization is continuing to drive growth in this field forward - our graduates work for leading companies and institutions in the following areas:
 

• Industry
• Medicine
• Banks
• Official statistics offices, such as Statistics Austria, Statistics Upper Austria
• Conducting market and opinion research
• Trade and commerce
• Academia