Graduate Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A master's-level, five-course (15 credit) certificate offered jointly by statistics and computer science for professionals and current graduate students. It can be completed in one year and can be earned fully online.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics with Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences | Duration: 1 year (5 courses, 15 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

One machine learning course (COMPSCI 589 or 689), one or two data-oriented computer science courses (e.g. Algorithms for Data Science, Data Visualization), and two or three statistics courses (e.g. Regression Analysis, Statistical Computing, Mathematical Statistics), each with a grade of B or better. A one-credit Python bridge course (CICS 580) is offered for students without strong programming skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Certificate: open to graduate matriculated students or post-graduate non-degree students who meet the prerequisites for the required courses and submit the required pre-application; all credits must be earned after a bachelor's degree has been awarded.

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

Duration: 1 year (5 courses, 15 credits)

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