Data Science
Graduate Certificate
Add data analytics to your professional toolkit.
Business success in today’s world is driven by the collection and interpretation of vast amounts of data. From customer profiles to supply chain logistics, every aspect of a company’s operations can be analyzed and improved through data science. Employers know this — and they’re competing to have top talent join their organizations.
With the Regis Graduate Certificate in Data Science, you can add these valuable tools to your professional skillset and stand out from the crowd. You’ll learn how to manipulate data, utilize statistical data analysis techniques such as machine learning and leverage big data to uncover useful insights.
Classes are offered online or on campus and are designed to fit around your busy schedule. Should you decide to pursue a full master's degree in data science, all courses in the certificate program will seamlessly transfer to your master's degree.
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Program Snapshot
Program Format
Online or on-campus courses
8-week terms
Time Commitment
6 - 12 months
Key Dates
Starts are offered in January, March, May, July, August and October.
"I wanted to explore new career opportunities through Regis"
Leidy Boyce
M.S. Data Science, 2020
By the Numbers
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Computer and Information Research Scientists”
**Seed Science, “How Much Data is Created Every Day?”
Program Details
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Get all the details on our graduate certificate in Data Science, including course requirements and application materials.
MSDS 600: Intro to Data Science
Foundational topics of data science including data manipulation, data analysis using statistics and machine learning and techniques for working with Big Data.
MSDS 610: Data Engineering
Techniques for designing, building, and managing information with relational databases, NoSQL databases and big data infrastructure.
MSDS 650: Data Analytics
Discovery and communication of meaningful patterns in data using techniques such as statistical modeling, machine learning, computer programming and data visualization.
To apply to the Data Science Graduate Certificate program, you will need:
- Completed online application
- Official degree-bearing transcripts
- Resume
- Relevant work experience or bachelor's degree
Real people. Really invested in you. Contact your admissions counselor today and learn how we help you each step of the way.
Program tuition: $920 per credit hour
Total program credits: 12
Fees: $75 technology fee may be applied to each course
Earning your Graduate Certificate in Data Science from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or sign up for one of our upcoming graduate financial aid information sessions.