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Rsch Sch of Finance, Actuarial Studies & App Stats · ANU College of Business and Economics
The PhD program in Statistics at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) equips graduates with knowledge of developments in theoretical and applied statistics. The PhD program draws upon the diverse expertise of academic staff across the University. The School’s PhD candidates will undertake independent research on a specialised research topic. The program is focused on developing candidates for a career in academia, government or industry. Positions in government or industry may include researchers in scientific, medical or health research organisations; researchers or analysts within government agencies, such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, or departments of Health, Agriculture, Education, Finance and Treasury; researchers or quantitative data analysts within the corporate sector, including banking, finance and insurance, pharmaceutical, and energy and mining sectors; and management and statistical consultants.
The culmination of the PhD in Statistics is a written thesis which, upon completion, is submitted for examination. The thesis is assessed by examiners who are experts in the relevant field. The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words on an approved topic.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
ANU research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including an initial Annual Plan, completion of Research Integrity Training, Annual Plan & Reports, the Thesis Proposal Review, and the final Oral Presentation of your research. All milestones must be completed satisfactorily and are progression hurdles.
One unit of enrolment is equivalent to 1 week, full-time and 2 weeks part-time.
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