UP School of Statistics
| UP School of Statistics Paaralan ng Estadistika | |
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| Established | 1953 |
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| Type | University of the Philippines System College (officially Degree-Granting Unit) |
| Dean | Prof. Erniel B. Barrios, Ph.D |
| College Secretary | Prof. Josefina V. Almeda |
| Location | Magsaysay Street, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Website | UP School of Statistics Website |
History
The School of Statistics was established in 1953 as the Statistical Training Center, then later as Statistical Center under a bilateral agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the United Nations. Its primary objective then was to work towards the improvement of statistical services in government. Ten years later, the Center was formally turned over to the University of the Philippines in 1964, the U.P. Board of Regents approved the Bachelor of Science (Statistics) program of the Center. The B.S. (Statistics) program was implemented beginning AY 1967-1968.
In 1998, the Statistical Center changed its name to School of Statistics in order to reflect its expanded character of a degree-granting institution. At present, the School of Statistics offers one undergraduate program and three graduate programs. These are B.S. (Statistics) program, the Master of Science (MOS) program, M.S. (Statistics) program and the Ph.D. (Statistics) program. Through these programs, the School of Statistics has produced numerous distinguished statisticians in various profession and is widely recognized as the primary source of statistical expertise for the Philippine Statistical System and Industry.
It has since grown into a degree-granting institution whose mission is to advance the development and maintenance of a high level of efficiency in statistical activities in the country and in the Asia-Pacific Region through its academic programs, research and extension services. At present, it is the only CHED Center of Excellence in Statistics in the country. It has produced numerous distinguished statisticians in various sectors, both here and abroad. Alumni hold key positions in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate programs
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Statistics
The BS Statistics program is a four-year course that provides students with a sound understanding of statistical methods – their underlying theories and their applications. It aims to prepare the students for immediate work as statisticians in government, industry, and research institutions. The program also aims to provide students with a good foundation i