Why Learn Statistics?

Statistics is an ideal field of study in combination with any other area where required for research, data analysis, and conclusions. Statistics and ability for independent analysis of data is an essential resource for any professional career in competitive fields. Statistics voters as an occupation guaranteed a varied career that would reflect the enormous diversity of areas in need of tools that science statistics suggest. Voters in other businesses, any other activity, good training in statistics and data analysis will be used as double power and facilitate success in the field they choose to engage.

The training of almost every practical or research field taught at university requires a basic course in statistics. A significant number of these courses is taught by teachers from the Department of Statistics. Therefore, we can testify that the basic ability for analysis of complex data that characterize the modern world requires a better qualifications than those acquired in the basic courses. Such training is given by Statistics Department.

In addition to general training in the field, the Department of Statistics has designated several training programs:

Track with emphasis on actuary and risk management:

The department delivers preparatory courses for the tests of the Society of Actuaries in Israel in the bachelor degree. Students are eligible to take the qualification exams in actuary through the "Magid" institute from the Hebrew University. Students completing a graduate degree in statistics with the preparatory are recognized as bachelors of statistics with emphasis on actuary.

Accelerated Track Masters:

Department of Statistics conducts course for students with high grades that allows completion of the first and second degree together within a period of four years. Reception takes place at the end of the track first year and based on the scores for required courses of freshmen in statistics.

Beyond Economic Studies Year:

A year curriculum of the Department of Statistics are tightly integrated with their first year of the Economics Department. Students of the Department of Statistics who complete their studies in the first year and meet the requirements will be able to channel transformation in the year to continue their studies in the Department of Economics.