Data Analytics (Certificate)

Discover how to find patterns in large amounts of data through the Certificate in Data Analytics program. Certificate programs offer working professionals an opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills.

Intelligent analysis of large amounts of data is a crucial component in supporting numerous business applications and making significant business decisions. Gain a firm grasp on discovering patterns in large amounts of data from information systems and on drawing conclusions based on these patterns.

The program explores topics critical to data analytics including data mining, data integration warehousing, data-intensive computing, machine learning, and data preparation and analysis.

Coursework from the certificate program may be applied toward a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree, provided a grade 鈥淏鈥 or higher was earned in that particular course. Admission to a master鈥檚 program is not guaranteed upon completion of the certificate program.

Program Overview

Intelligent analysis of large amounts of data is a crucial component in supporting numerous business applications and business decisions. Gain a grasp on discovering patterns in large amounts of data from information systems and on drawing conclusions based on these patterns.

Career Opportunities

Data analysts are found employed by a wide variety of businesses and industries.

  • IT systems analyst
  • Operations analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Data engineer
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Data analytics consultant
  • Digital marketing manager
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Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to students who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher.

A GRE score is not required. 

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