Department of Statistics, Columbia University

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Columbia University Department of Statistics provides education in probability and statistics, supports research through centers and computing, and offers undergraduate programs, MA/PhD programs, and specialized data science and finance-related master's programs.

Target Customer

Prospective and current students (undergraduates, MA/PhD), visiting scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty seeking collaboration in statistics, probability, data science, and related fields.

Key Differentiator

Longstanding history since 1946 with dedicated research centers (Applied Statistics Center, Center for Applied Probability, Grossman Center, Research Computing) and an annual focus series of conferences highlighting cutting-edge topics in modern statistics.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for advanced education and training in probability, statistics, and data science across theoretical and applied domains.
2Demand for interdisciplinary research opportunities across healthcare, life sciences, finance, social sciences, and other fields.
3Desire for structured summer research experiences, seminars, and access to computing resources to support statistics research.

Key Features

1Undergraduate major; MA programs; PhD program; BA/MA program; MA in Statistics option for GSAS PhDs; Bridge to the PhD program in STEM.
2Other master's programs: M.S. in Data Science; M.S. in Actuarial Science; M.A. in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences; M.A. in Mathematical Finance.
3Research centers and computing: Applied Statistics Center; Center for Applied Probability; Grossman Center; Research Computing; Minghui Yu Memorial Conference.
4Academic activities: Statistics Seminars; Probability Seminars; Mathematical Finance Seminar; Focus Series; Summer PhD Topics Courses; Summer PhD topics and research opportunities; Summer Research Programs for undergraduates.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Professor Alberto Gonzalez Sanz
2Professor Victor H. de la Peña
3Professor Ming Yuan
4Jonas Magdy Mikhaeil
5Full-Time Faculty
6Affiliated Faculty
7Adjunct Faculty
8Visiting Faculty
9Current Doctoral Students
10Postdoctoral Research Scientists
11Summer Invited Visitors
12Administration

Client Results

1Faculty recognized with awards (e.g., Premio Ramiro Melendreras Award to Alberto Gonzalez Sanz; 2024 Sharpe Award to Ming Yuan).
2Notable fellowships and awards announced such as the Tom Ten Have Award at ACIC (2025) and Founder’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistics (Starting Fall 2025).

Competitive Advantages

1Strong historical legacy and ongoing leadership in probability, statistics, mathematical finance, Bayesian statistics, and machine learning.
2Integrated with Columbia University’s broader research ecosystem via multiple centers and a Research Computing group.
3Active dissemination of knowledge through an annual Focus Series and extensive seminars and short courses.
4Diverse degree programs spanning undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels with cross-disciplinary options (e.g., data science, actuarial science, quantitative social science).

Key Benefits

1Comprehensive degree programs (BA/MA, MA, MS, PhD) including data science and quantitative finance options

2Centers and computing resources to support cutting-edge statistics research

3Regular seminars, focus-series conferences, and summer programs for continuous learning

4Recognition and awards highlighting faculty excellence and research impact

Additional Product Information

Product Description

An academic department offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in statistics and probability, supported by research centers, computing resources, and a broad program of seminars, workshops, 0and focus-series events.

Target Market

Prospective students (undergraduates and graduate), current students, visiting scholars, postdocs, and collaborating researchers across academia and industry seeking statistics and data science expertise.

Unique Value Proposition

A long-standing, research-driven statistics department at Columbia University, anchored by dedicated centers (Applied Statistics Center, Center for Applied Probability, Grossman Center), active summer programs, and a prestigious focus-series ecosystem that spans theory, applied statistics, finance, and data science.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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