Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
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.
Curriculum Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics (DSBA) requires 15 credit hours/ 5 classes. Students may transfer up to 15 credit hours from the Graduate Certificate to the Data Science and Business Analytics master’s degree.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- DSBA 6160 Databases for Data Scientists
- DSBA 6201 Business Intelligence and Analytics
- DSBA 5122 Visual Analytics and Storytelling
- DSBA 6276 Strategic Business Analytics
Elective Courses (3 credits)
Choose one elective course:
- DSBA 6156 Applied Machine Learning
- DSBA 6211 Advanced Analytics
- DSBA 6122 – Decision Modeling and Analysis
Admissions Overview
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
- Unofficial transcripts of all attempted college courseworkOptional – Resume or CV
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for international applicants whose first language is not English
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.
Please visit the Graduate School’s admission website and create an account. Then, follow the application instructions.
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