Online Course

E_M 503 Managing Variability Using Statistics

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Term

Spring 2026

Duration

16 weeks, Asynchronous

Price

Non-Refundable Application Fee: US$90
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Admission

Apply online via EngineeringCAS. Priority application deadlines by term: November 15 (Spring); July 15 (Fall); March 15 (Summer)

Course Description

This course gives an introduction to probability and statistics, with emphasis on engineering and management applications, for students with diverse technical backgrounds. Students learn the fundamentals of probabilistic and statistical concepts, methods, and techniques through a balance of theory and application involving engineering decision-making. This course focuses on analyzing and using data to understand situations and processes so decisions can be made under terms of variability and uncertainty. Students learn to read and interpret statistical literature; apply statistical methods in evaluating data; make decisions based on the data and analysis. Emphasis is placed on problem definition, solution, and interpretation of results.

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Semester Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Location: Global Campus

Course meets at times posted via web conferencing software.

Elective for:
Master’s Degree

Gain Expertise in

  • Introduction, Data Summary and Presentation
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Random Variables
  • Probability Distributions
  • Data Gathering and Sampling Distributions
  • Regression Analysis
  • Parameter Estimation Confidence Intervals
  • Test of Hypothesis
  • Associations and Correlations
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Special Topics on Application of Statistics in Engineering

Lectures are live and interactive

Delivered 2x/week—early evening

Each live session is recorded

Instructor

About:

With WSU since 2013 as Associate Professor and Director of the Engineering and Technology Management Program, Dr. Magpili has extensive international experience as educator and consultant. She served as program officer for International Relief and Development and managed relief and development work across the globe. Recently, she served as Fulbright specialist for Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics (ENTSP) in Cameroon where she developed and taught supply chain management, project management, and digital e-governance.

Dr. Magpili currently serves as panel reviewer to NSF programs, conference track chair for the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM), and reviewer to various journals such as Engineering Management Review, Public Library of Science PLOS One, and American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) publications. She is a co-author of the book, “Operational Risk Management”, used as reference across many universities; and a chapter co-author to the new book, “Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs.” She has recently been awarded a Spencer Education Grant for 2023 to develop and update risk modules in Loss Prevention and Control. Previously Dr. Magpili served as research associate at the University of Virginia, where her research focused on service systems planning and developed methods and tools to aid decision-makers plan for infrastructure and capital investments. She is currently collaborating with startups in the application of AI and analytics.

Applicants to the ETM program must have the following:

Minimum requirements:

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • a transcript*
  • at least one letter of recommendation**
  • a personal statement
  • a résumé showing work experience

Learn more about the Master of Engineering and Technology Management.

Minimum requirements:

  • a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • a transcript*
  • a personal statement
  • a résumé

Because the certificates consist of regular graduate courses, admission to the graduate school is still necessary.

Learn more about ETM certificate programs.

* The ETM program is designed for working professionals, and we highly value your work experience and determination. We may be able to offer provisional admission to those who do not meet the Graduate School’s minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Please contact us at etm@wsu.edu for more information.

** The program accepts both academic and professional letters.

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