Statistics and Data Science (Graduate Certificate)
Analytics, Cert, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Science, Graduate Studies, Machine Learning, Mathematics, statistics
Data science is developing as an element for success in business and scientific discovery. U.S. News & World Report ranks data scientist as No. 8 in their list of best jobs, based on low stress levels, good work-life balance and solid prospects for advancement. With this certificate, you can apply statistics and data science knowledge in nearly any industry.
The statistics and data science certificate program provides statistical training for graduate students at ASU and working professionals in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
The program draws upon a variety of faculty research and teaching interests from various academic units, so programs of study can be tailored to reflect individual needs and goals.
This certificate program is part of the shift in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences' statistics curriculum to include data science coursework. In particular, several new machine learning classes are available to certificate students.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
15 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours)
STP 530 Applied Regression Analysis (3) (or ECN 525 or IEE 578)
STP 531 Applied Analysis of Variance (3) (or IEE 572)
Electives (9 credit hours)
Additional Curriculum Information
The nine elective credit hours are taken from a set of courses approved by the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.
Students must have a GPA of at least 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the courses that apply to the certificate.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for this certificate program.
Applicants should have completed the following courses (equivalents at ASU are given in parentheses):
- introductory applied statistics (ECN 221, STP 226 or STP 420)
- one semester of calculus (MAT 210, MAT 265 or MAT 270)
Applicants are also required to have some computer literacy, with knowledge of a programming language, a spreadsheet program or a statistical software program.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 12/10 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply regression analysis and analysis of variance to analyze and solve real world statistical problems.
- Apply regression analysis and analysis of variance concepts, and evaluate when these methods are appropriate.
Statistical analysis and data mining have been identified as two of the most desirable skills in today's job market.
Graduates have knowledge that may be applied in a broad variety of career opportunities in fields as diverse as business, finance, engineering, technology, education, marketing, government and other areas of the economy. These are just a few of the top career opportunities supported by the statistics certificate program:
- business consultant or analyst
- data analyst
- financial analyst
- market research analyst
- statistician
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
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WXLR A213
grad.math@asu.edu
480-965-3951
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
