BA/BS in Applied Statistics

Applied Statistics at Northwest University develops graduates with a sound grounding in statistics, mathematics and data science. Students learn to use mainstream statistical software, analyse data well and apply statistical methods to practical economic and social problems. The major is described as a provincial first-class undergraduate programme under development in Shaanxi. Its training emphasises practical ability and independent learning, preparing students for survey work, data mining and information management. Graduates can work in government bodies, banks, insurance, internet finance and internet commerce, doing data analysis and forecasting. They may also continue to postgraduate study in statistics, economics, finance, management, information science or software engineering, and the page notes good opportunities for study abroad. The programme is taught on the Northwest University campus in Xi'an, Shaanxi. Mainland applicants enter through the national gaokao system, and prospective students should check the undergraduate admissions office for current subject requirements, score lines and enrolment plans.