Data Science

Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate 

Purdue’s Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate gives students the opportunity to learn in-demand data science skills in less time than a traditional master’s degree – making fast career advancement accessible and affordable.

This new 100% online certificate program is designed for current graduate students who want to add data science coursework to their plan of study or professionals who want to learn foundational skills while saving time and money. Take courses in essential data science skills like data mining, data visualization, and data analysis without needing to commit to a full degree program. 

Credits earned through this graduate certificate program can be applied to the Master of Science in Data Science. Please contact an enrollment counselor for specifics. Current students, please contact your advisor..

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  • Build in-demand data science skills in less time and for less money than a traditional graduate degree.
  • Gain expertise in in-demand areas like machine learning, data visualization, data mining, project management and more. 
  • Fast-track your career in data science by earning a credential on an accelerated timeline.
  • Take classes in the areas that interest you and stack skills for career advancement. 

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9 Total Credit Hours
3 Total Courses
$933.33 Per Credit Hour
9 Total Credit Hours
3 Total Courses
$933.33 Per Credit Hour

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Foundations of Data Science Graduate Certificate

Curriculum Overview

This graduate certificate requires 9 credit hours with 6 required credit hours within the graduate school and 3 credit hours can be taken from technical or professional elective hours below.  

All students are required to take the following 3 credit hour course:  

  • GRAD 50500 – Foundations in Data Science (3 credits) 

Choose one of the following 3 credit hour courses: 

  • GRAD 50600 – Big Data Tools and Technologies (3 credits) 
  • GRAD 50700 – Cross Domain Data Communication and Visualization (3 credits) *
  • GRAD 50800 – Data Analytics (3 credits) 
  • GRAD 50900 – Applied Machine Learning: From Foundations to Latest Advances   (3 credits) 

The following courses are approved substitutes for GRAD 50700:

  • CGT 57500 – Data Visualization (3 credits)
  • SCLA 51000 – Data and AI Storytelling (3 credits)
  • MIS 59300 – Business Data Visualization and Analytics (2 Credit Hours)
  • OBHR 69000 – Business Storytelling in Data (2 Credit Hours)

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