Graduate Certificate

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GRE not required to apply for the Graduate Certificate.

Graduate Certificate Requirements

The DSBA’s Graduate Certificate is a popular starting point for individuals interested in potentially continuing to the M.S. degree. All credits earned in the Graduate Certificate can be applied to the requirements for the M.S. degree.

In addition to the general requirements for admission to UNC Charlotte’s Graduate School, the following are required for the Graduate Certificate in Data Science & Business Analytics:

  • A bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) on all previous coursework completed beyond high school
  • An online application through the Graduate School’s application system
  • A statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts of all attempted college coursework
  • Optional – Resume or CV

Prerequisites

  • Current working knowledge of one higher-level (procedural) language, and familiarity with computer applications.
  • Minimal background in mathematics, including one semester of calculus and one semester of statistics.

Deadlines

For fall admission the priority application deadline is March 1st. For the spring semester the priority deadline is October 1st. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a space-available basis. 

Admissions Process

DSBA Graduate Certificate Requirements

DSBA Graduate Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Certificate program comprises 15 graduate credit hours (5 courses) that build foundational and core competencies in Data Science and Business Analytics. Students enrolled in the Certificate follow the same curriculum as the master’s program and can apply at any time to transition into the degree program. Up to 15 credit hours of coursework can be applied to the DSBA master’s degree. The GRE/GMAT is not required to apply for the Graduate Certificate.

Plan of Study: 15 credit hours/5 courses

  • 6 credit hours of required core courses
    • DSBA 6201 – Business Intelligence and Analytics
    • DSBA 6160 – Database Systems for Data Scientists
    • DSBA 5122 – Visual Analytics and Storytelling
    • DSBA 6276 – Strategic Business Analytics
  • 3 credit hours of elective courses (Select 1 course)
    • DSBA 6122 – Decision Modeling and Analysis
    • DSBA 6156 – Applied Machine Learning
    • DSBA 6188 – Text Mining and Information Retrieval
    • DSBA 6211 – Advanced Business Analytics
    • DSBA 6284 – Digital Marketing Analytics
    • DSBA 6326 – Network Science

At a minimum, the Graduate Certificate must be completed over two semesters.