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Large scale data represents opportunity in nearly every field of advanced study. The online graduate certificate in data science and analytics from MU will help you understand the full spectrum of the science and how it can help you make better decisions. If you want to see how data science can help inform and develop future leaders, this may be the certificate for you.
Quick facts
Official name
Graduate certificate in data science and analyticsCampus
Program type
Graduate certificateAcademic home
Graduate School | MU Institute for Data Science and InformaticsDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
12Estimated cost
$11,796.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

Career prospects
This program was designed for
- Working professionals who deal with data in their business and have institutional support for data science education.
- Doctoral students of anthropology, biotechnology, business, computer science, geography, geospatial science or related fields.
Program structure
Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required.
Course work covers
- Structuring and formatting data
- Data visualization and interpretation
- Database systems, design and implementation
- Probability, statistics and pattern analysis
- Statistical modeling and machine learning
Delivery
100% onlineAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.