Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Inform and Support Decisions with Data Analysis
The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics follows a commonly accepted data analytics lifecycle, beginning with showing you how to frame business problems, establish analysis plans, and acquire and process data sets.
In this certificate program, you will learn how to organize data projects to meet organizational and/or stakeholder needs by effectively utilizing resources and expertise. You will also learn how to build, deploy, and report on appropriate data models to track their performance over the long term, thereby ensuring ongoing stakeholder satisfaction.
These courses will prepare students to sit for the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Exam. In order to apply for the CAP® certification, individuals must pass the CAP® Exam and also must satisfy all other requirements (including, but not limited to, experience and ethics). For more information see:
Certified Analytics Professional Program
Attn: Certification Manager
5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200
Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: 443-757-3538
www.certifiedanalytics.org
Learning Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics will prepare students to:
- Formulate and define analytics problems or challenges
- Acquire and properly analyze data sets
- Construct and refine data models that address stakeholders’ questions and analytical hypotheses
- Combine long-term model assessments with visualization methods to track and report on overall model quality
For full course descriptions, please refer to the current catalog.
Program Requirements
Prerequisites
A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree is required to apply
Total Required Courses (12 Credits)
- DA 550 Analytic Problem Definition (3)
- DA 555 Data and Methodology (3)
- DA 560 Model Building and Deployment (3)
- DA 565 Data Lifecycle Management (3)
The data analytics graduate certificate is designed to build off your undergraduate degree and give you the skills required to sit for the CAP exam and seek a variety of career opportunities, including:
- Data analyst
- Systems analyst
- Health care data analyst
- Operations analyst
- Data scientist
- Data engineer
- Quantitative analyst
- Data analytics consultant
- Project manager
- Digital marketing manager
- Transportation logistics specialist
Networking Opportunities
At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
Tuition Cost
Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
2023-24 Cost of Attendance (per quarter)
| Living with Parent | Not Living with Parent | High-Cost Regions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | See Tuition Chart | See Tuition Chart | See Tuition Chart |
| Books & Supplies | $254 | $254 | $254 |
| Housing & Food | $2,864 | $5,956 | $6,552 |
| Transportation | $600 | $646 | $711 |
| Misc./Personal | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Total | $4,368 | $7,506 | $8,166 |
Student budget values are established using student surveys, CPI index, and actual institutional expenses.
Financial Aid Opportunities
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid. At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or finaid@cityu.edu.
Military Tuition Benefits
As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.
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