Data Science Graduate Certificate

The goal of the program is to explicitly augment the focused discipline-specific education of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) graduate students with data science skills. The Graduate Certificate in Data Science is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 16 graduate-level credits in an approved program of study (see Program Requirements).

In this program, students will explore a range of analytical and technical skills to support data-driven decision making including:

• Statistical analysis
• Machine learning
• Predictive and prescriptive modeling
• Big data analytics

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This graduate certificate program is ideal for business professionals who seek to enhance their expertise with cutting-edge data science skills. In today's data-driven landscape, the ability to interpret and leverage big data is crucial for informed decision making and strategic planning. 

Whether you're an IT professional, data professional, business analyst, research scientist, product manager or work in any other business/STEM field, this interdisciplinary program will equip you with the analytical and technical capabilities needed to solve complex problems and drive innovation within your organization.

The program is interdisciplinary in nature and designed to provide students from different majors the ability to solve complex problems through the backdrop of data science. It is ideal for the working professional in any field who is looking to gain knowledge in data science.

Admission Requirements

An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution OR a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from a college or university of government-recognized standing.

How to Apply

The application process requires submission of the following:

• Online Application for Admission from the Graduate School
• Curriculum Vitae or Resumé - uploaded after online application is submitted
• Two email addresses for individuals who will write your recommendations - added after online application is submitted
• Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended sent to OU

International students who have not earned a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university or at least 24 credits from a U.S school, will have additional application requirements:

• A transcript evaluation (for transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States)
• TOEFL Exam Scores (for non-native English speakers unless they have a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university or at least 24 credits from a U.S. school)