Statistics East China Normal University

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• At Statistics at East China Normal University over the years at the East China Normal University, mathematical statistics department has expanded into the school of finance and statistics; comprising of Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science  Department of Risk Management and Insurance, Department of Financial Engineering, Statistics and Actuarial Science Consultancy Center , Biostatistics Center , and Academy of Applied Statistical Science .  

• The length of master program is three years with extension up to five years. The training program consists of course work, external practice such as internship. The student will be supervised by an associate professor or professor. The requirements for the master degree are as follows: (1) completion required credits of common courses by the university, (2) completion a minimum of 30 credits in Statistics (consisting of four core courses and four elective courses), (3) passing comprehensive examination.

• Master Thesis requirements: It needs no less than 50,000 words in length (excluding footnotes and references). It must be based on original research, mark a new contribution to knowledge, show knowledge of relevant literature, and be well and clearly written and presented. A proposal should be submitted by the end of the third semester. Supervision of the thesis is by a panel or committee of three members with professional doctorate qualifications in statistics. The thesis will be examined by one internal examiner (from the institute) and one outside examiner (from another institute/university). The thesis must be successfully defended and judged to be of publishable quality before a committee of three professors.