Statistics and Financial Econometrics (for non-economists) MSc
Sofia University Bulgaria
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Statistics as an academic field focuses on the study and manipulation of data. This involves the gathering, analysis and processing of data, as well as the presentation and conclusion of what the data has shown. There are two main subjects within statistics, these are descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Statistical findings can be incredibly useful in an extremely wide range of fields, and is not limited to mathematical applications.
Graduates of a masters degree in statistics will have a wide variety of career options available to them. These include actuarial analyst, data scientist, risk analyst, insurance underwriter, and market researcher.
Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as computer laboratory sessions. Modules you study could include:
Bulgaria
Home to the first written Slavic language, Bulgaria is steeped in interesting and rich history. The country has transformed itself from a mainly agricultural economy to a scientific and technological economy over the last century. Most universities in Bulgaria offer courses in the English language, and are well regarded for their high quality education experience. Over the last decade, it has become increasingly popular to study medicine in Bulgaria, and there are several medical specific universities located in the country.
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