Certificate in Data Science
The Data Science certificate equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills in the field of data science by integrating foundational principles with hands-on, practical experience.
Certificate Overview
The Data Science certificate teaches you the foundation of data analysis with an emphasis on converting raw data into meaningful insights using advanced techniques like data mining and machine learning.
Learn how to visualize, conceptualize data, and extract meaning for relevant audiences while cultivating an understanding of the ethical and privacy aspects of data in different contexts.
Why study Data Science?
Data Science Is In Demand
Data science is one of the fastest-growing fields with employment projected to grow by 35% between 2022-2032.
Expand Your Skill Set
A certificate in Data Science enhances any major and opens up additional opportunities for career growth and professional paths.
Career Opportunities
Data Science employment is projected to grow by 35% across sectors between 2022-2032 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Versatile Skill Set
Skills in data science allow you to analyze and interpret datasets and provide valuable insights to facilitate data-driven decisions
Industry Relevance
Data science skills are in high demand across multiple industries including finance, healthcare, technology, and marketing.
What can you do with a certificate in Data Science after graduation?
A Data Science certificate enhances career readiness regardless of major or area of interest. Here are a few careers that benefit from this certificate.
Marketing Analyst
A marketing analyst uses data science to analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and campaign performance. They predict future trends, segment audiences, and personalize marketing efforts.
Environmental Scientist
An environmental scientist analyzes datasets related to climate change, pollution, and natural resources, enabling them to identify trends, predict environmental impacts, and inform policy decisions.
Business Operations Manager
A business operations manager analyzes and optimizes organizational processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. They leverage data-driven insights to make strategic decisions, streamline operations, and enhance overall business performance.
Supply Chain Manager
A supply chain manager analyzes and optimizes logistics, inventory management, and demand forecasting, improving overall supply chain efficiency. They use data to identify potential disruptions, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making.
Featured Courses
Data Science courses are comprehensive and hands-on, equipping students with the skills required in today’s data-driven world.
DATA 101
Data Knowledge and Discovery
An introduction to the essential elements of data science through the examination of data sets drawn from a variety of fields. Explores data collection and management, exploration and visualization of data, modeling, computing, and ethical issues associated with data science. Introduces students to programming through hands-on activities.
DATA 102
Data Stewardship and Ethics
An overview of the data life cycle, including creation, collection, assurance, description, discovery, integration, use, reuse, and preservation. Explores data management principles and the development and implementation of data life cycle management plans. Examines the legal, ethical, and technological challenges in developing and implementing data management policies.
DATA 202
Data Management and Visualization
An introduction to foundational concepts and techniques in the management and presentation of data for effective data-informed decision making. Explores data storage and indexing strategies, data warehousing, metadata management, visualization of time-series and geospatial data, and best practices for presenting data to inform decision making, such as heat maps and infographics.
IE 465
Applied Data Science
An introduction to applied data science including machine learning and data mining tools. Topics include supervised and unsupervised algorithms, techniques for improving model performance, evaluation techniques and software packages for implementation. Emphasis will be put on real-world applications in various domains including healthcare, transportation systems, etc.
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