Big Data Analytics

The 15-credit certificate program in Big Data Analytics is designed to address the needs of professionals with a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Science degree in Information Science or a related field. Students in this program learn to effectively handle large amounts of disparate data. 

Big data involves three major dimensions: data size, data rate, and data diversity. We provide our students with essential, in-depth knowledge of techniques and technologies relevant for big data management. 

The courses offered allow you to tailor your program of study to your individual interests. 

15-credit Post-bachelor’s Certificate

Students should have earned a BS/BE degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a scholastic average of a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better.

Core Courses

Post-Bachelor’s students must complete three of the following courses with a grade of C or better:

Elective courses

Post-Bachelor’s students must complete two of the following courses with a grade of C or better:

15-credit Post-master’s Certificate

Students should have earned a MS degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Telecommunications, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a scholastic average of a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better.

Core Courses

Post-Master’s students must complete three of the following courses with a grade of B or better:

Elective courses

Post-Master’s students must complete two of the following courses with a grade of B or better:

Coursework must be completed within a period of four calendar years from the student’s initial registration in the certificate program.