Data Science Online Certificate
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The University of West Florida’s fully online Data Science Certificate program provides you with the statistical, modeling and computational skills to pursue a career in data or elevate your current position. A wide range of high-paying, in-demand positions will be within reach. In the program, you’ll learn how data impacts society and your particular field. You’ll be able to raise critical questions about and learn methods for optimizing data, its interpretation and its visualization.
Working with data represents one of the most attractive and in-demand skill sets in business. Whether you’re an engineer, investor, mathematician, researcher or business professional looking to enter into or advance your career in data, this online Data Science Certificate program can meet your goals. It’s also versatile in the sense that when you graduate, you’ll have the option to seamlessly move into the master’s program in data science.
Candidates for This Program Include:
- Graduate non-degree seeking students or students in a graduate degree program
- Those who work in business and are seeking career advancement
- Engineers, investors, mathematicians and researchers who use scientific computing or data analytics in their work
You Will Be Able To:
- Leverage data and information to help businesses make better strategic choices
- Communicate and interpret complex data to varied audiences
- Develop data-driven solutions for a business or organization
Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
Courses and Requirements
UWF’s online Data Science Certificate program includes a total of 12 credit hours. It requires completion of the following courses with a grade of C or higher.
- STA 5126 - Statistics for Data Science I
3 Credit Hours
Statistics for Data Science I
Statistics for Data Science I is the first course in statistics for students in data science. This 8-week asynchronous online course builds the fundamentals of statistics necessary for students to perform and interpret appropriate hypothesis tests using softwares based on the data and research questions at hand. Offered concurrently with STA 4121. Graduate students will be assigned additional work including constructing professional reports.
- STA 6232 - Statistics for Data Science II
3 Credit Hours
Statistics for Data Science II
Statistics for Data Science II is a second course in statistics for students in data science. This course covers the application of regression analysis techniques using softwares for statistical analysis. Broadly, students will learn how to construct statistical models and disseminate predictions and results to a wide audience. There will be a focus on choosing the appropriate modeling strategy for the data and research questions at hand. Conclusions will be drawn based on statistical inference and students will be expected to organize and present a project based on the findings. Prerequisite: STA 5126 OR STA 5176
- CAP 5775 - Databases for Data Science
3 Credit Hours
Databases for Data Science
Organizations can generate copious amounts of data. Extracting useful knowledge from data warehouses for use in decision making can provide a competitive advantage for the organization by identifying strengths and weaknesses. In this course, students will learn how the data in data warehouses are organized, analyze the data through analytical queries, and apply machine learning algorithms to build predictive models. Offered concurrently with CAP 4774. Graduate students will be assigned additional work.
- CAP 5756 - Tools for Data Science
3 Credit Hours
Tools for Data Science
An 8-Week course on tools for data science using R, Python, SQL, and Spark. Throughout the course, there will be hands-on exercises with computing resources. The course will include introductions to several packages in R, particularly Tidyverse, libraries in Python such as Pandas/NumPy/Statsmodels, SQL clauses and summary statistics, and Spark framework for distributed computing. Offered concurrently with CAP 4755. Graduate students will be assigned additional work.
- STA 5126 - Statistics for Data Science I
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s online Data Science Certificate program, you must be admitted into the University as a graduate non-degree seeking student. Other requirements include:
- Have a B.S. degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Prior knowledge in statistics and basic programming is recommended for this certificate. If you do not have a strong background in statistics, start with an introductory statistics course, such as STA 2023 Elements of Statistics, before beginning this certificate.
How to Apply
Once accepted as a graduate non-degree seeking student, prospective students for this certificate must contact the graduate advisor from the Department of Mathematics & Statistics to start the Declaration of Certificate process before the drop/add period of the semester of completion, and to complete the online Graduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.
Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our graduate admissions team at gradadmissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department academic advisor
Costs & Financial Aid
Component | Cost | Total* |
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In-state Tuition | $384.60 per credit hour | $5,769.00 |
Out-of-State Tuition | $1,044.24 per credit hour | $15,663.60 |
90% Out-of-State Tuition Waiver | $478.83 per credit hour | $7,182.45 |
Tuition waivers cover up to 90 percent of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees.
Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to 12 months to complete, depending on course availability.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition
Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. For more information and to verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar.
Military Students
UWF is a Military FriendlyⓇ School proudly serving active-duty U.S. military members and veterans. As UWF has been a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program since 2011, you could be eligible to receive free tuition with your military benefits.
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Funding your college education should not empty your wallet. We offer various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students.
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When you complete the online Data Science Certificate program, you can pursue a number of attractive careers.
* Salary and job outlook information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Marketing Research Analysts
Market research analysts forecast potential sales of products and services. They rely on their ability to collect and interpret a wide range of data and information from focus groups, questionnaires and other sources. Market research analysts earn a median annual wage of $63,790, and job growth is projected to increase 18% by 2029, which more than quadruples the average for all occupations.
Operations Research Analysts
Operations research analysts help organizations make better decisions and solve problems. Using organizational information and worker input, they use those sources alongside statistical analysis, predictive modeling and more to advise decision-makers. Operations research analysts earn a median annual wage of $82,360, and job growth is projected to increase 23% by 2031.
Statistician
Follow this career path to apply your data science abilities toward gathering, analyzing and reporting data to inform organizational policies and strategies. Statisticians play central roles with governmental agencies, consulting and market research firms, research institutes and other organizations. Demand for statisticians is projected to rise by 33% from 2021 to 2031, and the median salary is $95,570 per year.