Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate

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Learn about data collection, exploration, manipulation and storage, analysis, and presentation to navigate data-rich workplace environments.
 

About the Certificate

Through its interdisciplinary curriculum, the three-course, 9-unit Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate prepares students with a focused amount of foundational data science training as a gateway into a full graduate degree, as an augmenting experience to combine with other graduate degree endeavors or as a stand-alone training to aid them in their data careers. This certificate encompasses foundational work in data science.

This certificate may be completed on main campus or through Arizona Online.


Learning Outcomes

Students in the Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate will accomplish the following learning outcomes:

  • Demonstrate skills in processing and analyzing data
  • Communicate with and effectively work and interact in teams
  • Demonstrate abilities in analyzing ethical concerns and societal impacts related to data science

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Certificate Requirements

The Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate requires 9 units (3 courses) in core informational areas. These courses can overlap entirely with the Master of Science in Information Science if students are dual enrolled. Students can complete the certificate in one to two semesters.

Applicants are expected to have completed undergraduate coursework or have professional experience in programming and statistics. Coursework in calculus is preferred but not required. Applicants should be able to speak to their experience in quantitative and analytical reasoning abilities, as well as experience with math and programming including data structures, analysis of algorithms and linear algebra.


Curriculum

Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate students take the following three required courses:

Students may transfer up to 3 units from other accredited institutions with the approval of the certificate advisor. Any course substitutions must be approved in advance by the certificate advisor. Up to 9 units can be shared between the certificate and a University of Arizona master's degree.


Admissions

Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants

  • Fall Semester: February 15
  • Spring Semester: October 15
  • Summer Semester: March 15

International Applicants

  • Fall Semester: February 15
  • Spring Semester: September 1

How to Apply

To apply, you must complete the University of Arizona Graduate College online application. Follow these steps:

  1. Create a GradApp account
  2. Complete your GradApp profile under "My Account".
  3. Select "Apply to a Program" from the sidebar.
  4. Choose "Graduate Certificate" under application type and then choose the certificate you are interested in.
  5. Choose the semester during which you wish to enter the program.
  6. Your application should now be initiated under "My Active Applications."

Admission Requirements

Applications to our certificate programs are reviewed by our Certificate Coordinator. To be admitted, you must meet the minimum requirements of the University of Arizona Graduate College, which include:

  • A bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of Arizona
  • A grade point average of 2.75 or higher

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Policies & Resources

Learn more about resources and policies applicable to graduate certificate students, as well as additional academic resources for new and current students, on our Graduate Certificate Policies and Procedures page:

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Learn more about our graduate certificates by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now:

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