Master's degree Applied Mathematics and Statistics Track Applied Statistics and Decision Analysis
field(s) of training :
Science, Technology, Health
diploma level :
Grade de Master (Bac+5)
duration of the program :
2 years
location(s) :
Caen
Course overview
Our world is made of ever-going digital exchanges, and every line of work needs specialists to deal with these flows of information, better known as the big data. To face these challenges, the master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics offers the Applied Statistics and Decision Analysis path.
This 2-year full-time training course provides you with high-level specialisation both in applied statistics and informatics. Moreover, this program is supported by professional partners who are here to share their expertise and network.
Highlights
During the Applied Mathematics and Statistics master’s programme, you will obtain strong knowledge and skills in informatics and in the following fields:
- Modelling and statistical analysis
- Mathematics for decision analysis
- Management and data analysis
This interdisciplinary programme provides a wide range of skills to enter professions in big data and statistics, and many opportunities in diverse fields!
Application requirements
Entry requirements
To enter this master’s programme, you should display notions in:
- Probabilities: fundamentals, random variables, random vectors, limits
- Statistics: descriptive statistics, plots
- Software, programming languages: R and/or Python
- Operational research: fundamentals
Specific conditions
If you completed Year 1 of this master's, you will automatically access Year 2.
If you completed Year 1 of another master's, you can apply to Year 2 of this master's.
Course structure
Courses
- Take place on site in Campus 2 (Caen), within the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Caen Normandy
- Amount to 516 hours each year, around 21 hours a week, except for the 2nd semester of Year 2 (S4), dedicated to a senior-year internship.
- Are completed by a compulsory internship.
Course units
The course units of the Applied Mathematics and Statistics master’s programme are mainly science and technology-related, notably:
- Statistics
- Data analysis
- Investigations and surveys
- Mathematics for decision analysis (operational research, combinatorial optimisation)
- Data basis
Moreover, the programme offers transversal units that will provide you useful skills whatever your choice of career:
- Informatics
- Communication
- English
- Projects supervised with the teachers of the departments and professional partners
- Internships/placements in companies
Internships and placements
The master’s in Applies Mathematics and Statistics offers 2 internships:
- Year 1: optional internship, 8-week-long minimum
- Year 2: compulsory end-of-studies internship, 4-month-long minimum in the last semester (S4)
The internship accounts for one course unit and will be evaluated as such, through a detailed report on your professional activities and a defending of said report.
Coursework and assessment
The course lasts 2 years and is divided in 4 semesters, each comprising several courses units. Examinations are held at the end of each semester and are graded on a scale from 0 to 20, 20 being the best grade.
To successfully complete a semester, you must have an average mark of at least 10 points out of 20. If you have not completed your semester, you can retake the courses units you failed; you do not have to retake the courses in which you have obtained at least 10 points out of 20.
Language
French
Learning outcome
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Produce statistics models and analysis
- Master mathematics for decision analysis
- Manage and analyse data
- Master business intelligence
Further study
Once you’ve obtained your master’s degree, you can also pursue doctoral studies.
Careers
With a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, you can apply to opportunities such as
- Digital scientist
- Market researcher in Statistics (marketing, prevision, risk analysis, decision analysis)
- Biostatistician
- Head of information systems
You can work in very diverse fields, such as:
- Big data
- Industry
- Research
- Public services
- Service companies
- Consulting
Address
Université de Caen Normandie
UFR des Sciences
Boulevard Maréchal Juin · CS 14032 · 14032 Caen Cedex 5
France