School of Information Sciences - Information Science & Technology Program

CAS in Big Data Analytics

The 15-credit certificate program in Big Data Analytics is designed to address the needs of professionals with a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Science degree in Information Science or a related field in order to expand their professional skills and qualifications in effectively handling large amounts of disparate data.

Big data involves three major dimensions: data size, data rate, and data diversity. Students completing the certificate will gain essential, in-depth knowledge of techniques and technologies relevant for big data management.

The courses offered allow students to tailor the certificate program of study to their individual interests.

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Core courses

Post-bachelor's students must complete three of the following courses with a grade of C or better:

Post-master's students must complete three of the following courses with a grade of B or better:

Electives

Post-bachelor's students must complete two of the following courses with a grade of C or better:

Post-master's students must complete two of the following courses with a grade of B or better:

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