Data Analytics - Graduate Diploma (GDip) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Get the quantitative skills and technical expertise you need to gain a competitive advantage in the workforce with the Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics. The course is designed for professionals at all levels of organizations across different industries. You’ll learn to use data analytics to help benefit organizations at all stages in their lifecycle.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Management Science and Engineering | Duration: 8 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1(for admission in September); June 1(for admission in January of the following year); October 1(for admission in May of the following year) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Coursework.

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Entry requirements

The Department of Management Science and Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent; or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to the Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Data Analytics (direct entry) program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year honours bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to the GDip in Data Analytics (direct entry) program for applicants educated outside of Canada. All applicants must submit a "Statement of Purpose" - a one-page statement addressing their academic background and future goals.

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.

Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines:

Duration: 8 months (full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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