The graduate certificate in data science is designed for candidates who are interested in attaining a working knowledge of methodologies in data science. Currently enrolled graduate students can apply for this certificate before they graduate from the degree program.
The certificate program addresses the growing demand for data scientists in the region. It equips students with the right blend of technical and analytical skills to meet the challenge of big data analytics. The program emphasizes technical proficiency and practical experience, and it provides students with advanced skills in data mining, statistics, machine learning, and database processing.
Students who have completed the certificate in data science will be able to conduct quality data science projects from research hypothesis formulation, data collection and management to analytical modeling and visualization, technical writing, as well as data product deployment.