Quantitative Skills

Quantitative skills and knowledge in statistics are necessary for success in the Policy Studies program.

Prior coursework in statistics and microeconomics on your transcript is a strong indication of preparedness to undertake graduate-level policy studies, and your application to Policy Studies program will be more competitive if you can demonstrate strong foundations in these areas.

Students looking to prepare for graduate-level statistics and/or make their applications more competitive can consider taking local and online courses that fulfill this requirement. Completing any of the courses below does not guarantee admission to Policy Studies; this listing is offered as an aid to help guide your application and does not represent formalized relationships with the institutions listed.

List of applicable courses by institution

This list is not exhaustive, and we will accept applicable coursework from any accredited college or university. The Policy Studies program does not have information about course availability, cost, or requirements.