Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Big Data Analytics

Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate 
Number of Credits to Completion: 12.0
Instructional Delivery: Online; Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 30.7001
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 15-1111

About the Program

The post-baccalaureate certificate in Big Data Analytics provides students with big data analytics skills, including cloud computing, distributed computing, and natural language processing, as well as the opportunity of practicing their skills in capstone projects.

Admission Requirements

The post-baccalaureate certificate in Big Data Analytics accepts applicants who hold bachelor's degrees from an accredited university. Please visit the College of Computing & Informatics website for more information on admission requirements.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, visit the College of Computing & Informatics website.

Program Requirements

Required Courses
DSCI 632Applied Cloud Computing3.0
INFO 623Social Network Analytics3.0
Choose 2 of the electives below6.0
Programming Foundations
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
High Performance Computing
Deep Learning
Distributed Systems Software
Data Analysis at Scale
Introduction to the Digital Environment
Cloud Technology
Cloud Security and Virtual Environments
Quantitative Foundations of Data Science
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning
Database Management Systems
Applied Database Technologies
Total Credits12.0

Sample Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCredits
DSCI 6323.0INFO 6233.0
Elective3.0Electives3.0
 6 6
Total Credits 12