The graduate academic certificate in data engineering prepares students for future careers where decisions are increasingly made or informed by data-driven methods. This 12-hour certificate was designed to help students from STEM-based backgrounds improve their knowledge of data engineering through a focused curriculum. This program is great for people who want to boost their data-related knowledge or pivot into the fast-growing field of data engineering.
Admission Requirements
Our program is open to high-achieving students from engineering, computer science, math, and science-related backgrounds. Each applicant’s transcripts will be reviewed to determine if their background is suitable for admission and/or if leveling coursework is required. If leveling coursework is needed, students may be required to take undergraduate leveling courses to prepare for admission into the program.
Applicants for this program should:
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in previous coursework
- Have prior programming experience using languages like C++, Java,Python, R, or Matlab
- Have taken statistics, linear algebra, or can readily learn the relevant mathematical concepts
- International applicants should submit TOEFL or IELTS scores or otherwise meet English language proficiency requirements.
- Submit a resumé (optional)
