This program is an attractive credential for students interested in careers in science, social science and research. As statistics play a vital role in every field of study, if you combine this certificate with other degree majors at USask you may gain access to career opportunities such as:

Statistics teacher at the K-12 level
Business analyst
Database administrator
Data scientist
Data specialist in marketing services
Economist
Financial analyst
Quantitative analyst
Statistician
You may be able to access various fields such as:

Consulting firms
Financial services and accounting
Government (federal, provincial, regional, municipal)
Hospitals, medical and health research organizations
Industry
Insurance companies
IT companies
Marketing and consumer research
Pharmaceutical companies
Transportation and logistics
This certificate can also help professionals make better use of the applied statistics packages and methods already available to them and increase their specialization in data science.  

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

At least 3 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 10, 11, and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents)
Students from overseas schools offering a Canadian education system curriculum in English require a minimum grade of 65% on their Grade 12 English course(s).
At least 2.5 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 70%
At least 2 years of full-time study in an approved English-medium secondary program including Grades 11 and 12, as well as successful completion of Grade 12 English Language Arts A30 and B30 (or equivalents) with minimum final grades of 80%

If completion of secondary standing occurred more than five years ago, additional proof of English proficiency may be required.

The requirements to enter each level are as follows:

IELTS (Academic)
International English Language Testing System
TOEFL iBT
including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Test of English as a Foreign Language

Duolingo ILAC Pathway Other
Level 1
Intro
4.5
(minimum 4.0 in all areas)

60
(minimum 10 in all areas) 65-75 General English Level 9
Level 2
Intermediate 5.0
(minimum 4.5 in all areas) 65
(minimum 12 in all areas) 80-90 Pathway 1.2 Successful completion of Level 1
Level 3
Academic Preparation 5.5
(minimum 5.0 in all areas) 70
(minimum 15 in all areas) 95-100 Pathway 2.2 Successful completion of Level 2
Level 4
Academic Success
6.0
(minimum 5.5 in all areas) 75
(minimum 17 in all areas) 105 Pathway 3.2 Successful completion of Level 3