SMA - Statistical Methods and Applications - is the acronym of the two-year international
Master of Science entirely taught in English and delivered by the Department of Statistical
Science (DSS). DSS is the largest Department of Statistics in Italy and its faculty members
enjoy an international reputation in teaching and research. DSS hosts one of the most
powerful computing resources at Sapienza University of Rome. Statistics is a data science
which can open you to a world of opportunities. The Master program Statistical Methods and
Applications provides students with specific statistical skills through a suitable mix of
advanced data modeling methodologies and hand-on professional training to address
complex scientific and socio-economic problems. The study plan can be flexibly geared to
three main curricula: Data Analyst, Official Statistics, Quantitative economics. For all of them
the Department has also identified European partners to allow access to a challenging
double degree program. The Official Statistics curriculum is also released with the European
Master in Official Statistics (EMOS) label awarded by the European Statistical System
Committee (ESSC).