Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 9

Course Length: 8 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 9 months

Develop cutting-edge skills for pursuing data careers or advancing in your current organization with the online Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate program from the University of West Florida.

Why Study Advanced Data Science at UWF?

UWF's on Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate will introduce you to machine learning, deep learning and big data analytics as you prepare from innovative roles. With one-on-one guidance from educators, students will learn theoretical and practical concepts for applying machine learning technologies to solve real-world challenges. This fully online program immerses you in machine learning, deep learning and big data concepts, preparing you to unlock new possibilities through data science.

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What You Will Learn

The Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate program goes beyond theory with hands-on projects that enable you to gather and analyze complex data to enhance decision-making. The courses delve into neural networks, data analytics, model evaluation and more, with a practical focus that connects concepts to real-world scenarios.

Designed for business professionals or other professionals who want to develop advanced data science skills and techniques for career advancement and engineers, investors, mathematicians and researchers who use scientific computing or data analytics in their work, you’ll gain valuable experience using Python, Scala and other technologies as you prepare for in-demand roles across the public and private sectors.

UWF offers the Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate in a convenient online format that lets you continue working while completing the coursework. There are three start dates per year, and you can finish in as little as nine months.

By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

Gain the practical know-how to apply machine learning and deep learning tools quickly and powerfully to challenging real-world problems via hands-on projects
Gain practical experience developing popular big data platforms using Python, Java, or Scala
Make prudent decisions when confronted with data challenges, technologies, trends, infrastructure, and management

Courses

Courses & Requirements

You will complete nine credit hours to earn your Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate online with UWF. The program includes the three courses that can lead to carer advancement opportunities in a variety of fields.

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

IDC 6210 - Machine Learning for Data Science
IDC 6146 - Deep Learning for Data Science
IDC 6145 - Big Data Analytics for Data Science

To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s online Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate program, you must be admitted into the University as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Other requirements include:

B.S. or B.A. degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Prior knowledge of statistics and basic programming is recommended for this certificate. If you do not have a strong background, please start with the Data Science Certificate program.

How to Apply

Once accepted as a non-degree seeking graduate student, prospective students for this certificate must contact the graduate advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to start the Declaration of Certificate process before the drop/add period of the semester of completion. Students must also complete the online Graduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department’s academic advisor.

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Careers & Outcomes

The Advanced Data Science Graduate Certificate program prepares you to capture data insights for organizations in nearly every field.

Job Titles

Statistician
Data Analyst
Big Data Engineer
Data Scientist

Career Outlook

The median wage for data scientists is $103,500
The job outlook is 35% (much faster than average)
About 17,700 job openings for data scientists are projected each year

Source: BLS, 2024

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Advanced Data Science Online Graduate Certificate Tuition
Component	Cost	Total
Tuition	$384.60 per credit hour	$3,461.40

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Military & Financial Aid

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.

UWF Institute for Analytics and Industry Advancement

The Institute for Analytics and Industry Advancement at the University of West Florida strives to train the next generation of industry pioneers and to develop innovative technologies through predictive analytics and modeling. IAIA offers credit and non-credit programming that can bolster career advancement goals and enhance the knowledge and readiness of engineers, analysts, data scientists and IT professionals.