Overview

The Big Data Analytics - Statistics program at the University of Central Florida will train researchers with a strong statistics background to analyze massive, structured or unstructured data to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information that can be used to make better decisions.

Features

The track will provide a strong foundation in statistical theory and the major methodologies associated with Big Data Analytics such as predictive analytics, data mining, text analytics and statistical analysis with an interdisciplinary component that combines the strength of statistics and computer science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conventional Survey Methods
Bayesian Survey Methods
Statistical Applications of Matrix Algebra
Statistical Methodology for Data Science
Multivariate Statistical Methods
Applied Time Series Analysis
Survival Analysis
Massive Data Modeling and Analysis
Deep Learning
Network Science
Parallel and Distributed Database Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Statistics Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 11 other PhDs in Data Analytics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in statistics, data analytics or a related field from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
A current curriculum vitae.
A personal statement identifying the area of research interest and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences.
Three letters of recommendation.
The student should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all bachelor’s level work completed.
Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21508 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
National

21508 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

6664 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 6664 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

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