Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computational Data Science
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 15.0
Instructional Delivery: Online; Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Aid eligible*
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 11.0701
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-3021
*The current plan of study for this program would only allow for federal financial aid (including Federal Direct Student Loans) for terms that are at least a minimum of 4.5 credits for graduate courses and 6.0 credits for undergraduate courses. This is based on current regulations from the U.S. Department of Education.
About the Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computational Data Science accepts applicants who hold bachelor degrees in computer science or completed a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science Foundations, and offers them opportunities to learn the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The aim is to provide a strong foundation in this emerging area, with a focus on mathematical foundations, algorithms, and real-world applications.
Admission Requirements
Please visit the College of Computing & Informatics website to learn more about admission requirements.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses | ||
DSCI 511 | Data Acquisition and Pre-Processing | 3.0 |
DSCI 521 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 3.0 |
Elective Courses | 9.0 | |
Choose 3 from the following: | ||
Fundamentals of Databases | ||
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | ||
Introduction to Computer Vision | ||
Machine Learning | ||
Deep Learning | ||
Data Analysis at Scale | ||
Responsible Data Analysis | ||
Total Credits | 15.0 |
Sample Plan of Study
First Year | |||||
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Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits |
DSCI 511 | 3.0 | Electives | 6.0 | Elective | 3.0 |
DSCI 521 | 3.0 | ||||
6 | 6 | 3 | |||
Total Credits 15 |
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please visit the College of Computing & Informatics website.