Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

Data Analytics, Certificate

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Do you want to improve your career prospects? Big data analytics allows organizations to better harness their data to make smarter faster decisions. Demand for skilled data science practitioners is rapidly growing across a range of industry domains. This certificate is designed to provide students with a hands-on, project-based training to apply data analytics techniques to big data sets. Graduates from any bachelor’s degree program would benefit from this certificate. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS SRU’s Data Analytics Certificate offers: 

• 100% Online Coursework 

• A 12-credit program 

• Training in big data analytics, machine learning, and state-of-the-art technologies 

• Highly accomplished faculty with big business experience 

To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.

Related Links

Data Analytics, Certificate Program Page

Mathematics and Statistics Department Page

Data Analytics Fact Sheet

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

  • Certificate GPA: 2.00 or higher
STAT 603Statistical Methods3
STAT 630Regression Methods3
STAT 660Advanced Statistical Methods3
STAT 656Statistical Computing3
Total Hours12

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Major Code: 9DAN
UCC Date: 12.03.2019