NCSU statistics PhD-track master program?

[KKT condition]

I am wondering if there's anyone who is in a similar situation with me. I applied to North Carolina State University's PhD program in Statistics. I was rejected, but was put into this "PhD-track master program". As I quote from the email,

"This program begins in Fall 2017 and is designed for those students that may wish to pursue the PhD following the Master’s degree. The coursework follows along with our PhD track, so that it would be a seamless entry into the PhD program if qualified. "

Is there anyone who was put into this program as well? What is your thought on this program?

P.S. In addition, the webpage says I was admitted to Statistics -MR. What is an MR degree? I've only heard of MS or MA.

 

Edited February 3, 2017 by KKT condition

[ZSJ]

me too.. I was also  put into this "PhD-track master program" with no funding. 

I have no idea about how this program works. I have written to ask, but there is no reply.