Statistics Minor, Oxford Campus, College of Arts and Science

Meet the High-Demand Need for Data Analysis in Business and Industry

If you enjoy mathematics, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making, the Statistics minor at Miami University is a strong fit for your academic and career goals. This program helps you build essential skills in statistical analysis and quantitative reasoning that are increasingly valued in business, industry, and research.

Statistical methods play a central role in modern data analysis and decision-making across fields such as business analytics, management, biology, social sciences, and even the humanities. As organizations rely more heavily on data to guide strategy and innovation, the demand for graduates with knowledge of applied statistics and data analysis continues to grow—making a statistics minor a valuable addition to many majors.

This minor requires 21 hours.

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Eligibility

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for all courses in this minor. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit). Students planning to take this minor should consult with the lead departmental adviser.

This minor is not available to majors in Statistics or Mathematics and Statistics.

Courses and Curriculum

The Statistics minor has a core block of Calculus and Statistics courses. An additional course from an Electives list completes the 21 hour minor. Listed below are some of the course offerings:

MTH 249 Calculus II
STA 363 Introduction to Statistical Modeling
STA 402 Statistical Programming
STA 427 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
STA 466 Experimental Design Methods
STA 475 Data Analysis Practicum

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Explore a wide range of majors and co-majors that complement your minor. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your academic experience, these programs are designed to help you build a well-rounded and impactful degree.

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