Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Big Data Analytics - Statistics in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
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Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Statistics track in Big Data Analytics prepares researchers with robust statistical expertise to examine vast datasets, whether structured or unstructured, revealing hidden trends, undiscovered relationships, and actionable insights for improved decision-making.
This specialization offers comprehensive training in statistical principles and key Big Data Analytics techniques, including predictive modeling, data mining, text analysis, and statistical evaluation, blending statistical and computational approaches. Emphasis is placed on theoretical statistics alongside computational statistics, data mining applications, and their real-world implementation in business, social sciences, and healthcare, supported by active industry partnerships.
The Ph.D. program in Big Data Analytics (Statistics track) mandates 72 credit hours post-bachelor's degree, comprising 42 credits of core courses, 15 credits of focused electives, and 15 credits dedicated to dissertation research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification 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.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
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, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508