Data Science Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Eun Heui Kim, Department Head
Donald Vestal, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall 209, Box 2225
605-688-6196

Program Information

The graduate certificate in data science provides training in a wide range of powerful data science analysis and computation methodologies that have proven to be extremely valuable in today’s data rich businesses and organizations. Even better, it is completely online, making it a great option for working professionals wishing to enhance their skills in this critical area.

Certificate Requirements

STAT 541 - Statistical Methods II Credits: 3
STAT 600 - Statistical Programming Credits: 3 (Summer)
STAT 601 - Modern Applied Statistics I Credits: 3 (Fall)
STAT 602 - Modern Applied Statistics II Credits: 3 (Spring)

Total Required Credits: 12

Additional Admission Requirements

TOEFL iBT: 4
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

Additional Information

Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.