The Online Computational Data Science Certificate
The online Computational Data Science Certificate is an accelerated pathway to learning essential data science concepts, theories, and applications for today’s future-focused businesses. In less time (and for less money) than a master’s in computational data science or computer science, you’ll gain practical skills in computing, data science, and machine learning to move up in your current career or pivot into new fields.
Program Details
- Offered 100% online
- Asynchronous classes
- Three start dates per year: in spring, summer, and fall
- 12 credits to completion
- Can apply credits toward master’s program
How You’ll Excel At Bradley
Our Faculty, Your Mentors
With smaller cohorts and a low faculty/student ratio, you’ll get the personalized attention your career deserves.
Increase Your Value In The Job Market
Take intensive courses in high-demand areas such as data science, machine learning, and data mining, and immediately apply them to your work.
Tap Into Our Extensive Networks
Expand your contacts and join Bradley alumni at some of the top companies in the U.S., including Apple, Microsoft, HP, Caterpillar, and GE.
Stand Out In Top Tech Jobs
Considering an online Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science or a Computational Data Science Certificate to take your career to the next level? Your journey starts here. Complete the form to get a program brochure for Bradley University’s Computer Science and Information Systems Department online programs.
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What Is Computational Data Science?
Computational data science combines elements of data science, statistics, machine learning, and mathematics to apply to the full life cycle of a data analysis project: data mining, organization, analysis, and reporting. It includes many of the fundamentals of computer science but seeks new applications in data science projects.
You can find out more about computational data science learning outcomes by reviewing the full curriculum.
Course Descriptions That Match Job Descriptions
Even the most experienced data science professionals will need to learn new skills and technologies, as disciplines like AI and machine learning continue to evolve. To help you stay ahead of the latest advancements, every course in the online Computational Data Science Certificate is directly informed by faculty experiences and job market demands. These are also the exact same courses in the online M.S. in Computer Science program and are fully transferable to that program.
Program Takeaways
- Data science
- Computer programming
- Machine learning
- Statistics
- Database management
- AI
Course Spotlight
CS 563 - Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (3 hours)
Even the most experienced data science professionals will need to learn new skills and technologies, as disciplines like AI and machine learning continue to evolve. To help you stay ahead of the latest advancements, every course in the online Computational Data Science Certificate is directly informed by faculty experiences and job market demands. These are also the exact same courses in the online M.S. in Computer Science program and are fully transferable to that program.
Admissions At A Glance
Online Computational Data Science Certificate program requirements:
- Completed application form
- Copies of undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended
- Graduate or senior standing in CS or CIS, or CS 210 or CIS 210 or equivalent
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0*
- Resume and two letters of recommendation
*GPA of 2.5-2.99 may be accepted with conditional acceptance. Talk to an Admission Advisor to evaluate your options.
What Jobs Can You Get With An Online Computational Data Science Certificate?
One of the biggest benefits of a graduate certificate in computational data science is that you do not need a computer science or data science background to complete the program and find success in the field. It is also a more manageable commitment that allows you to continue working while you learn. This means you can receive some of the same learning outcomes in a shorter amount of time and have an immediate impact on your resume.
Earning a graduate certificate from Bradley can help you land these sought-after positions:
- Technical support specialist
- Data scientist
- Junior developer
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Data analyst
Faculty Spotlights
Young Park
Program Director and Professor
Vladimir Uskov
Professor and Co-Director, InterLabs Research Institute
Yun Wang
Department Chair and Associate Professor
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