2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science will serve as an additional and early credential for Master of Science in Data Science degree-seeking students as well as a freestanding certificate program for non-degree (i.e. certificate-only) students who may or may not elect to pursue the full masters degree following completion of the certificate.
This program will help working professionals like management analysts, computer and information research scientists, statisticians, database administrators, computer systems analysts, market research analysts, marketing specialists and others who require increased competency in this specialty area. Please note, this program is 100% online.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 9 | |
| Exploratory Data Analysis | ||
| Statistical Methods | ||
| Programming for Data Science | ||
| Electives (choose 2 courses): | 6 | |
DS 716 | ||
| Big Data: High-Performance Computing | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Data Storytelling | ||
| Ethical Decision-Making Using Data | ||
| Deep Learning | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Admission Requirements
The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.
In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:
- 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
- Prerequisite courses: (1) Completion of a programming course in Python or Java (other languages may be considered). Related relevant work experience or recognized online learning platforms may be substituted. (2) Completed coursework in elementary statistics. Related relevant work experience or recognized online learning platforms may be substituted. Contact the Chair of the MS in Data Science Program for more details.
- A resume or CV
- International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.
Note: Students who are already in the Data Science degree program do not need to apply to this certificate. You may fill out a form, instead, Graduate Certificate Declare Form.
Progress to Completion
- Candidate applies to the Data Science Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
- Candidate is admitted to the Data Science Certificate program by the UWGB Program Chair.
- Student fulfills the program course requirements.
- Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree.
- Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.
NOTE: Graduate students who are already admitted to a degree program who wish to be enrolled in a certificate aligned with the degree are able to submit a Graduate Certificate Declaration form in lieu of this admission process (steps 1 and 2 above).