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Certificate in Computing and Data Analytics at Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Computing and Data Analytics is a flexible 18-credit (6 course) program that builds practical skills in programming and data analysis. It is open to students from any discipline, including applicants directly from high school, current undergraduates and working professionals, and no prior programming background is assumed.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Department of Mathematics and Computing Science  |  Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The certificate covers Python programming, databases, algorithms, machine learning and AI, big data and the responsible use of data, with a stand-alone stream starting at CSCI 1227 and an embedded stream for current SMU students.

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned for roles such as data analyst, business intelligence analyst and database administrator or data engineer, and the certificate builds toward data scientist and machine learning engineer roles when combined with a computing degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to domestic and international students from any discipline, including applicants coming directly from high school; no prior programming or computing background is assumed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

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