Department of Statistics & Operations Technology
An in-demand skill set for today's business.
A degree in statistics opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
The types of jobs our graduates have pursued include:
- Data Miner: Discovers patterns and relationships in large databases
- Simulation Analyst: Builds quantitative models of systems
- Financial Analyst: Studies the financial performance of corporations
- Market Research Analyst: Analyzes information about the moving of goods or services from producer to consumer
- Actuary: Computes insurance risks and premiums
- Statistical Consultant: Advises multiple clients with statistical analyses
The common characteristics of statistics jobs are:
- Use data to solve problems in a wide variety of fields.
- Apply mathematical and statistical knowledge to solve social, economic, medical, political and ecological problems.
- Work individually and/or as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in the use of computers for statistical analysis, word processing and electronic communication.
Personalized attention to reach your career goals.
The faculty of the department of information technology works closely with a variety of partner companies to help you find an ideal internship or job. You'll also have the career services offered to graduates and undergraduates at your disposal.
If your company needs a student intern with strong quantitative and analytical skills, please contact Tabatha Waldron-Matibag at 303.871.3432, or Tabatha.Waldron-Matibag@du.edu.
Career Services for Graduate Students
The Suitts Center for Career Services offers a variety of resources and programs to help you refine your career goals and market yourself in today's competitive career landscape.
Career services offered include:
- Customized one-on-one coaching: We provide personalized attention to help you identify and secure an internship or career that meets your interests and aspirations.
- Web-based career resource: "Daniels Careers" is the web-based hub for all graduate-level job and internship posting, mentoring opportunities and career workshops and events.
- On-campus recruiting: From informal recruiter coffee breaks to extensive career fairs, you will have many opportunities to meet with recruiters from top local, national and international companies.
- Alumni and executive mentoring: We help you tap into Daniels' extensive network of alumni and business professionals through mentoring programs.
Career Services for Undergraduate Students
The Undergraduate Career Center offers one-on-one coaching, workshops and online resources to help you seek and land a rewarding internship or job.
Career and internship services offered include:
- DU Careers Online: A web-based resource for posting your resume, viewing job and internship listings, and setting up on-campus interviews with interested employers. It also offers a database of potential career mentors.
- Career resources: Information available on career-related topics including salary expectations, company profiles, job banks and more.
- Group workshops: Learn about everything from specific career options to general work skills.
