Data Science

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Online

Start Term:

Fall, Spring, Summer

Completion Time:

8-12 Months

Credits:

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About Our Data Science Certificate

Build the skills to launch or advance your career in the rapidly growing field of data science. SRU’s Data Science Certificate equips you to apply modern modeling techniques, work with databases, and analyze and visualize complex datasets. This 9-credit program is ideal for professionals looking to gain practical, in-demand experience and it also serves as a seamless pathway to SRU’s Master of Science in Health Informatics, with all credits transferable.

Why Get a Data Science Certificate?

Learn on your schedule with 100% online courses you can complete in 8–12 months.
Earn a flexible, focused credential through a 9-credit program designed for working professionals.
Study with top-tier faculty who bring advanced academic and real-world expertise to every class.

Career Outcomes

A certificate in Data Science provides a powerful credential for launching or advancing a career in a high-demand field. This program equips you with the practical skills to manage, analyze, and visualize complex data to solve real-world problems. Graduates are prepared for a variety of analyst roles across industries, and the certificate also serves as a perfect stepping stone, as all credits can be applied directly toward earning a Master of Science in Health Informatics at SRU. This certificate can prepare you for roles such as:

Data Analyst
Health Data Analyst
Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
Database Administrator
Data Visualization Specialist
Clinical Data Analyst
Operations Analyst
Market Research Analyst

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Abdullah Wahbeh
Computing and Security
724.738.4478
abdulla.wahbeh@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher in technology, nursing, or health-related major (students with a GPA below 3.00 may apply for conditional admission).
Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts.

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

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Data Science (Certificate)