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Data Analytics, Certificate (789.1)


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This certificate prepares students for entry level positions in the field of data analytics or to augment their current job roles with computer-based data analytic skills. Data analytics involves data acquisition, cleaning and preparing datasets for analysis, applying tools to investigate inquiry questions and conveying data-backed conclusions clearly to decision makers.  Geared toward degree-holding students, the certificate’s eight-course sequence prepares students with Python and R programming skills to build data pipelines connecting relational databases programming environments and data visualization tools.  

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

  1. Apply programming tools to discover patterns and relationships in data sets.
  2. Design data visualizations for exploratory analysis and persuasive communication.
  3. Construct multi-step analytic tool chains through peer collaboration.

Total: 7 Credits


Total: 8 Credits


Total: 6 Credits


Total: 6 Credits


Minimum Credits to Graduate: 27


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