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Undergraduate Certificate Data Analytics

Data Analytics
Undergraduate Certificate
AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer up to 9 credits
  • All courses available online
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  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Gain introductory skills in data analytics that can benefit you in a number of industries.

Today, employers are looking to hire professionals who possess data analytics skills and can inform and enhance decision-making within corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or the military. The certificate program in data analytics provides a valuable introduction to data science and can enhance your career opportunities, regardless of your major. In this program, you'll learn how to manage and manipulate data, create data visualizations, and use cutting-edge technology to gain insights from traditional and emerging data sources to make strategic data-driven recommendations that influence managerial decision-making and organizational outcomes. 

Five Required Courses:
  • (3 Credits, STAT 200)
  • (3 Credits, DATA 200)
  • (3 Credits, DATA 320)
  • (3 Credits, DATA 330)
  • (3 Credits, DATA 335)

An Upper-level Course Chosen from the Following::

  • (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
  • (3 Credits, DATA 300)

Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Evaluate a Business Problem
Determine if data science can provide a viable solution.
Apply Leadership Skills
Promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance.
Implement Methodology
Implement data science methodology including data extraction and cleaning.
Execute Best Practices
Use diverse technologies in data science and artificial intelligence.
Develop Solutions
Incorporate data security, data privacy, and risk management best practices.
Analyze Ethical Issues
Analyze social, global, and ethical issues and their implications.

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Industry Certification Exams

This program is designed to help prepare you for the following certification exams:

 

Additional Program Information

  • This certificate program comprises the first five courses in the Bachelor of Science in data science, giving you the ability to continue into that program once you complete the certificate. You can also choose a different major suited to your career objectives. Either way, the undergraduate certificate will attest to your preparation in the fundamentals of data analytics.