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Applied Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate

Formats: Face To Face, Hybrid, Low Residency, Online Credits: 18 Individual Course Length: 6 weeks

The undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics at Grand Valley State University focuses on understanding how to interpret, use, and apply data and statistics in the workplace.

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Program Overview

The certificate is designed to prepare you to:

  • Learn foundational computing and statistical skills like visualization.
  • Learn predictive analytics tools.
  • Learn computer coding in Python and R.

Why Study Applied Data Analytics at Grand Valley?

  • First-rate faculty that are passionate practitioners with years of experience in the field.
  • The degree has a strong emphasis in the fundamentals of data science.
  • The number of job postings for data science grew 57 percent for the first quarter of 2017. Data-related jobs are expected to grow by 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • With a certificate, you can create stackable credentials that enhance your degree and bolster your resume.
  • Courses are offered in six-week accelerated formats, so you can complete it in one year or less.

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Admissions

For new students, visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current students:

  • Declare your certificate via myBanner (Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click Submit)
  • Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
  • Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the certificate via myBanner.
  • Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript. 

Location & Format

Classes for this certificate are offered on the Allendale Campus and downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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Coursework

The applied data analytics certificate is comprised of 18 credits:

  • STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics
  • STA 323 - Predictive Analytics
  • STA 340 - Statistics in the Media OR ECO 300 - Data Analytics for Economics & Business
  • CIS 160 - Learn to Code in Python
  • CIS 320 - Visualization of Data and Information
  • CIS 331 - Data Analysis Tools and Techniques OR MGT 477 - Applied Business Intelligence
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For More Information

College of Computing

C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-2060
lkgear.com/computing

Admissions and Recruitment Office

lkgear.com/admissions